Altered Ambitions There was a time I desired beauty but slowly this body aged After that I hankered for wealth only to see how quickly money passes away Later I aspired for wisdom but soon recognised foolishness as my fate Now I desire not to desire and simply ob serve what passes breath by breath the emptiness of space manifests again & again – death be / tween life bet / ween d / eath

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