One

They say
That everything is one
That we are all one
That we are one with God
That we are one with the universe
That there is beauty in oneness
That enlightenment comes from oneness
That peace is born when we realize this one fact

I say
That everything is a lot of things
That we are individuals
That there may be a God
That we still have not understood the universe
That beauty arises from asymmetry
That enlightenment is confused with being high
That peace is possible even by accepting all these facts

Away

Away
Should I
Go away
In search of
Something, many a thing
Taking an easy path perhaps
Easy in a way
Difficult in another

Away
From the people I love
Who may not be perfect
Mine nonetheless
From a culture
With many a flaw
My culture nonetheless
From my land
Which I may not hold dearest
My land nonetheless

Away
For what
Status? Social standing?
Money? Living standards?
To fulfill expectations?
For experiences?

Away
Or not go away
My call to take
One I must take
Before the sand runs out
I hope I take one
Which I won't regret.