What would their thoughts be,
If I were to say that
I no longer want to be associated with humans;
if I were to reject all of the education I've received
and were to burn the remainder of the notes I've kept in a scorching fire?
What would their thoughts be if I were to pluck out one of my eyes
Or were to cut off my penis
and offer it as a sacrifice like it is requested of us,
If it's the reason for our falling into temptations?
What would their thoughts be if I were to walk straight into
a large mass of water in search of the mythical mermaid
or were to walk the street naked and wave at every passer-by
with a smile?
Would they think of me as mad?
Would they laugh at me and silently wish me dead?
Would they think of me a god?
Even me, I'm not sure what I'd think of myself too.
©Akinwole John Akintayo
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Let's try it this way;
What would their thoughts be (What would they think of me),
If I were to say that
I no longer want (wish) to be associated with humans...