I search for something
but am blinded by
the reflective haze of
life’s superficiality

Trying to unshackle myself of fear
I had hoped to reach
Nirvana with unconstrained
honest spirituality

Seeking contentment
yet it teases and slips
beyond my grasp
and eludes me infuriatingly

I want to accept the past
as a lesson, uproot the emotional weeds
yet they cling vine like and seem
like such an integral part of me

The intangible truth
leaves a bitter taste
I need to let go or all I seek
Will be forever veiled from me