Thanks to nickleus for all of the samples and inspiration. I’ve been enjoying checking out all of his sounds. I hope this little spoken word treats them right.

WORDS:
The torment
Of being a human being
The torment
Of being a sentient being
The torment
Of this awareness

Deep within
Every moment
We know
Death is lurking

We’ve built up our defenses
So very well
That we are unable to penetrate
Our own mind’s fortress
It stifles our consciences
So we forget the imminent

Deep within
Every moment
We know
Death is lurking

If we didn’t have this ability
This mental blockade of reality
If we didn’t have this ability
Would we be evolved?
Would we be stunted with agony?
Would we go literally crazy?