THE STEP

We are living in a minefield here, not that we have a choice: all the fields around us are also mined. It’s better to be careful before taking a step, to think it over a thousand times and not to betray yourself.

They treat us like murderers. I don’t see why they are afraid of us. They have bought out everyone who could still offer us protection.

Before taking each step you have to think it over very well, you have to know that sooner or later you will trip, because being quiet leads to despair and there are mines everywhere. We cannot escape.

This very step can make a mine... I better stop: it can be hidden under the next word.

2005