to experience sheer thrill,
i could climb the mountains.
but altitude and elevation would be insignificant,
for my irreversible actions,
are lamentable and lowly.
to impact my community
i could devote myself to charity.
but the change i cause would be insignificant,
for no amount of hearts sustained,
can repair those i've broken.
to redefine my identity,
i could fly overseas.
but the languages i learn would be insignificant,
for the words i've uttered in previous tongue,
have burned holes through souls.
now, take my advice with a grain of salt,
but be careful before you become bad.
the distance between future you
and your reproachable, vile past self
will be insignificant.
for your ugly ghost will follow you
wherever you go.
