I return to my nature

I have been lost from my self

I have wandered forlorn 

And not even known how to respond

To the simplest occasions.

How do I eat, sleep?

What makes me angry?

What brings me joy?

Only in dreams did I catch glimpses 

Of my true self,

Delightfully exploring the world 

In childlike curiosity and happiness.

Only in dreams was my true self able

To speak to me,

To assure me to return

To my true nature.

The world will not think it is right,

But my soul welcomes me

Back to itself with celebratory champagne,

And a toast to the virtue of my genuine, spontaneous myrrh.

-jenn