hopeful monsters, how much longer?

as long as i still think
of other possible worlds

as long as i still keep alert to the
elegant universe, thank you Mr. Green

as long as i feel deep blue with my fingers
when i close my eyes and touch the night

and under the soles of my bare feet
when i run

as long as i know that to obtain
freedom

i must not tire of
seeking it out against all odds

as long as i don’t concede my reign to
italian leather shoes and blue wool suits

as long as i do not play the game
but play the stars

as long as i still possess a single
genuine smile

i will keep painting
hopeful monsters