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I and Not-I

A poetic reflection on the nature of self and identity, exploring the boundaries between being and non-being, silence and expression.

LYJ

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I and Not-I

Alone,

and yet—

for me,

the crowd roars.

 

Without me,

all falls silent.

 

What I meant to say,

unsaid—

was me.

 

What left my mouth,

was not.

 

It cuts off,

abruptly—

I.

WRITTEN BY

LYJ

A drifter in Beijing, drawn to literature, history, and ancient architecture. Through books, I live an unseen second life; through reading, I arrive in places I’ve never set foot in.Read more

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