Phoenix Now

All my understanding
I cast to the wind
everything I've done or been
has no meaning

My possessions I give away
I have no need of them
they were wasted energy
and truly fruitless

Inside my head
lies the only treasure
and I allow no fear
between my ears

Outside there is only dust
wrapping shallowness
that waits to trap me
and make me its slave

I tell you these things
not to bring you discomfort or pain
but as a reminder
about the way life should be

My hope and thus my salvation
is that you may rise above the material
for therein lies the highway
to freedom and peace