I vow not to burn out - Fran Carbonaro

[Larry Robinson]

I vow not to burn out

Or, as I circle the edge of that hole
I vow not to throw my plate at those
I trust enough to catch it or those 
Deft enough in their aikido wisdom 
To step aside, while bowing in
My direction. I vow to do no harm.

Keep that dark box on the shelf and write,
No, live a new narrative, as best you can.
If you must look inside, remember to 
Wear your bulletproof vest, helmet 
And goggles. Redefine success on your
Own terms, your own timetable.

Rest when your body says rest. 
Cry when your heart says cry, laugh even
At what is not funny, if you are so moved.
Excuses are just the ego’s last smelly fart.
I understand. Just admit you fucked up!
Breathe into the next opening, this very

Moment, and vow to give up your ideas
Of how it should look, feel or feed you.
No matter your burden, trust that She,
With her arms wide, will accompany 
You and this wounded world full of
Wonder, to the wellhead of Mercy.

Only there, may you drink from the waters that
Refresh your return to joyful exertion for
The benefit of this planet and all beings.

	- Fran Carbonaro
 

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