Paul lost himself.
It was a common occurrence.
It happened usually
when others offered to do things for him.
Advertising manipulated him
out of his wallet.
Promises. Promises. Promises.
Weight loss. Wealth. Happiness.
When he decided
to go to bed and sleep
he found himself
by making that particular decision.
Last week he decided
to discard his intellectual laziness.
He has not lost himself
since.
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