
What if?
drives me
not to drink
to brood
to fume
to anticipate
failure
exhaustion
sorrow
the automatic negatives
eclipse the positives
through no fault
i find a no-fault faith answer
through no fault
faith
i learn that
no one was ever to blame exactly
when I was taught fear and shame
by being frightened and shamed
it was inadvertent
was a by product of being busy
frightened in their own right
overwhelmed
when my little fragile light was told to
hide
censor
and existential fear said
gotcha
but my no-fault faith
better than any insurance you can buy
get out of jail for free card
perpetual
perennial
pleasingly invites
to a life of lightness after the harshest
voice is sent on an all expense
tropical vacation
all inclusive
have a nice time
I sure will
be kind
that’s how we live
now
be kind
