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.