I live the cave life br Scribbling down hieroglyphics br Later to be found br By acetic monks br Of a new religious order br Not yet created. br br I’m certain I’m fated br To remain in obscure mist br Contemplating godliness br And the rhythmic music br Of gently falling streams of tears. br br Next lifetime, br I’ll paint secret code br In beautiful landscapes br Of urban failure and fear. br br Someone saw me yesterday, br But I’m no longer there; br If you remove your eyes, br You will see me smiling forever br At a Buddhist shrine.