Angela Tian

Knock, knock.

Can I buy a book?

What do you want?

I want the truth.

Are you sure?

Where is it?

Always here.

Why don’t I see it?

Because you only have a piece.

Where is the rest?

Someone else has it.

What do they have?

A blurry part,

a distorted portion,

a hidden piece,

in their own interests.

Can I have the full view?

Doubt it.

Can I have the whole picture?

You see what you see.

But I want it!

The truth costs a lot.

I have one hundred dollars.

Sure, if you insist.

I can’t wait.

You can have it, but don’t turn to the last page.

Why not?

The truth is never complete.

Okay, bye.

Out of curiosity,

as I pursue it,

as I want it,

as I need it,

I paid the cost to look.

The truth may not be what you see.

The truth may not be what you expect.

The truth may not be what you want.

On the last page:

“Recommended sale price: US$5.00”