Balance

Addiction and idiosyncrasies

have no place

in a balanced mind.

But it is hard to balance with your eyes closed

embracing the darkness

of inner space

without shame or guilt

but with pleasure to be alive.

Finding acceptance of yourself

is finding that oasis

in a desert

parched of moisture and shade

of love and tenderness.

its rosemary oil on a varicose vein

a balm and a soothsayer

for the soul.