best intentions

intent on eating
at my self,
i forgot to feed
the birds,
greet the
morning or
bid nigh' the moon.

intent on bleeding
my self dry,
i forgot to water
the plants,
wash the windows,
stir vegies to soup,
or make tea.

until ...

intent on thriving
beyond self,
i summoned the birds
welcoming their return,
throwing back drapes
and calling for
the man in the moon.

intent on surviving
my self-torture,
i gave clean release,
cleared the slate,
lifted my sentence
and began to count
on days anew.