i was going to write a poem about pain
and suffering
but decided instead
to go out
and dance and sing
about love
to all those
who have forgotten
the most important 
medicine of all

hatred and vengeance 
have no place
in this heart
it is a place
I keep clean
so i can welcome
friends and strangers 
alike

if you would not
invite people
to your house
and start
fighting with them
as soon as they
are in the door
do not offer them
your warring self

keep your heart
and your mind
clean

start your
housekeeping
today!