The Deft Blade, an allegory

By MAYA GREEN

A simple jungle boy
Aspiring
To be an eager warrior
With a sharp, deft blade
But with a heart — that’s changed!

In constant search, always
Of the meaningful
And, of nothingness
Where zero is total gain
And annihilation — is aliveness!

That’s the deft blade at work
It takes no prisoners
It conquers all
And victory is complete
Only when there is — Total defeat!