Gerasim

Gerasim, our courageous friend, has undertaken the task of recounting
Where he has been and
What he has witnessed in the realm where music resides

As he journeyed, he recorded the questions
To which he eagerly sought answers,
Inscribing them with a blue pen upon his palms
How can one avoid losing oneself in the world?
How can one ignore the hollow words?
How can one remain empty?
How can one avoid becoming one of the masses?
How can one find kindred minds?
How can one achieve freedom?
How can one liberate oneself from the voices?
How can one discern one's own voice?
How can one perceive the essential?
How can one learn to let go?
How can one enter those doors?
How can one depart without looking back?
How can one avoid being blinded by tears?
How can one recognize beauty?
How can one refrain from judging others?
How can one remain unbroken?
How can one avoid breaking others?
How can one endure pain?
How can one discover love?