Into the Darkness

Descending down the spiral staircase,
Each step leading deeper into the darkness.
The musky smell of ancient knowledge fills my nostrils.
Creaking under my weight,
The iron corkscrew sways gently.
Deeper and deeper is leads,
No end in sight, one not wanted.
Step by step more is gained,
And if less is more, than I forget all I know.
I entered the doorway to the steps,
With a head full of ideas and thoughts.
Each time I place a foot forward,
An idea leaves, a thought disintegrates.
I have been traveling in circles now,
For what seems like an eternity.
My mind like that of an infant,
I have reached the point of imbecility.
I revel in this truth,
Knowing nothing is the best knowledge ever.
Unlearn the biased ways,
Learn with no inhibitions.
Time is the ultimate professor,
Experience the best guidance.
Walk in the shadows,
Dance in the light.

Surripio_Somnia
6/30/02
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