remotely

An unexpected encounter,
a rainbow, just when thoughts 
were at their grimmest, 
life on the comfortable island 
revealed as yet another 
web. 

The art of being free is stepping out 
of snares that threaten,
always telling the truth
(if only to yourself).

Once you ask for money,
place a value on others' respect
and play that part
you are no longer yourself,
nor remotely free.