WITHOUT THESE THREE Without these three I would have run, but without the slightest power or tenacity in my legs, Without these three I would have dreamt, but those fantasies would have revolved wholesomely around ghastly death, Without these three I would have smiled, but that tinkle on my face would have been as morbid as the buried corpse, Without these three I would have eaten food, but each morsel would have been like a million barrels of poison, Without these three I would have kissed, but my caress would diffuse cancerous tissues instead of spreading the bond of friendship, Without these three I would have read, but the letters would have seemed darker than the blackest of clouds, Without these three I would have cried, but the tears which dribbled down my cheek would be of pure blood, Without these three I would have earned money, but the currency would have been as infinitesimal as ash for me, Without these three I would have attended parties, but would have sequestered myself under the table, with a pool of mosquitoes hovering around, Without these three I would have seen people wandering around, but they would appear to me as lifeless entities, Without these three I would have heard voices, but would have forgotten to decipher the melody in the sound, Without these three I would have gulped water, but would have remained thirsty all throughout the day, Without these three I would have written long letters, but would perceive each word embossed as a rotten abuse, Without these three I would have driven my vehicle, but would loose complete control of the steering wheel,