It was a calm quiet day, which had me walking carelessly amongst my thoughts. Entirely submerged in my thoughts, I foolishly attempted to block out some of the many unpleasant memories I had accumulated in the past. Suddenly & without any warning, my tranquil surroundings were disturbed. For some beings who would under any other circumstances been welcomed had, strolled in to my midst. To the naked eye it would seem as though they had just stumbled upon the precise place in which I was reminiscing, however it may also look like and extremely odd coincidence. There I was easy prey for those who were obviously there to hunt. I caught sight of their sharpened teeth staring at me. At this point in time, I was faced with two choices, both of which had the ability to alter my life's path forever. I was either to cower shamelessly in the shadows or commit a shameful act of violence. These two ultimately conflicting paths left my mind puzzle; what is this shame that we consider sinful to be with, and wrong to be without?
             Not knowing exactly what to do in this potentially fatal and quite unfortunate situation, I attempted to defend myself, but before I could do so the swift blade of the tongue slashed my flesh. To the outside observer this soon to be gruesome battle would probably look like a peaceful meeting in the forest of life, but to me it was an utter ambush. As they took their stand & spoke I found myself questioning things I've never done. My sub-conscience kept saying "To thy own self be true. "
             As they arranged themselves in an odd pattern, each one waiting for their turn to bear their teeth and slit my flesh. The sight was so repulsive that it became quite clear that the phoenix of truthfulness (which traditionally reveals herself in time) in all its radiant purity would not dare bestow her grace upon us. It struck me as odd that even though people are born completely pure, they can become corrupted so easily ...