Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

-- Siddhārtha Gautama Buddha

Once in mid-reach, I inquired of my hand.

"What moves you in that direction?
     What hope do you expect to fulfill?"

And an answer came to mind, for my hand
     had never really talked.

A voice I heard within said,
     "It is freedom from the shackle that is the root
           of all desire."

It is freedom from the shackle that is the
      root of all desire.

I am at a juncture now, 
     where I never have to be serious again.

If I act that way -- sober and concerned
     about everything --- it is a charade.

For those people who are serious, let's face it:
     they seem to have lots of problems.

And, who wants those?
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Your fidelity to love, this is all you need.
     No day will match your strength.

What was once a fear or problem will see
     you coming, and step aside...or run.