I can only raise a glass with one hand
The other hand must clench a fist
To resist the conspiracy of your other hand
I can only respond with one eye
The other eye is filled with tears
Bitter in the shadows
I can only listen with one ear
The other ear remains awake
Accepting the voice from within
When all the splendor comes to an end
A person uses both hands
Slowly pulling out the swallowed thorns
