From the Egg

The Self awoke from troubled dreams,

and announced,

“I am hungry.”

Would you like an omelet?

Crack an egg.

Let it fall

into what contains it.

Mind or mimic?

Mix the original material

(quickly now, quickly!)

and make it gold throughout.

Some inconsistency is allowable.

Healer or hunter?

Carefully decant

what was taken from the chicken

into your pan.

Turn up the heat.

Reason or rhyme?

Introduce animal

and vegetable material.

Dairy if desired—as it will be.

Leave one half empty.

God or goat?

Remember to add spices

for flavor.

If it smells of almonds,

add more.

Prattler or poisoner?

Flip the egg

once it’s cooked.

Be indirect

to avoid tearing.

Weaver or wanker?

Now eat it.

Savor it, enjoy it.

You deserve it.

Make it your own.

“I am tired,”

announced the Self,

and returned to troubled dreams.