In the no-self
where's the fear?
Ex nihilo
no danger will appear

I know
when to retire
from the scene
I don't need
to take a hint-
every encounter
has its merit
or conflict
such I accept
and don't weep

life is never perfect
we are far from so
we doubt
we struggle
we fumble
we *****
we step aside
unsure of
our next step

if I need
to grow
I must learn
what to keep
or let go

I don't regret
knowing I'm human
and life's never perfect

I've written enough
there's no urgency
to write more-
too many flowers
will choke the meadow
too many words
will confusion draw-

silent I'll be for now
for my next inspiration I'll wait
there will be the right ripening
my life I'll then happily celebrate.

I'm not a consignment
I can't be posted-
in no whatever way  
can anyone parcel me:
and I'll not be labelled:
'Fragile and registered'

Delete my name
from your records
our stars aren't in alignment
at loggerheads are our thoughts

to compromise
we did try before
but we were too full of ourselves -
our relationship met with  quick demise

Raise yourself up
but don't let others down
with this, you wear
humanity's crown