Existence

by Dr. Alexis Karpouzos

I came into existence, naked yet clothed

with innocence and unawareness,

bathed with my mother’s blood,

old folks heard me cry and were so glad.

I came not into this unknown sphere by my own will

and I will not leave of my own will

but I will drink the wine of the mystery

and become drunk with anguish, fear and love.

So short, so precious a life,

a fragile life under threat.

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