awake

if you wake up uninspired
remember that you are finite
the fuel for your inner fire
is the impermanence of light

cup the flame closely with your hands
don't let the wind's teeth scrape too deep
don't simply push tomorrow's plans
into a promise you can't keep

give your light a soft moment's breath
to flicker full in the silence
'cause you can only cheat death when
you've brought it all into balance