Selected Cronicas

MISTAKEN ASSUMPTIONS

Let us assume that I am a strong person, which does not happen to be true. Let us assume that when I reach a decision I then carry it through, which does not happen to be true. Let us assume that one day I shall write something which will lay bare the human soul, which does not happen to be true. Let us assume that I always have this serious expression I confront in the mirror when I wash my hands, which does not happen to be true. Let us assume that those whom I love are happy, which does not happen to be true. Let us assume that I have fewer serious defects than I have, which does not happen to be true. Let us assume that it only needs a pretty flower to uplift my spirits, which does not happen to be true. Let us assume that I am finally smiling on this day of all days which is not my day for smiling, which does not happen to be true. Let us assume that among my defects there are also many good qualities, which does not happen to be true. Let us assume that I never tell lies, which does not happen to be true. Let us suppose that one day I might turn over a new leaf and change my way of life, which does not happen to be true.