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when the universe was
born, so were you. implied.
after that
dust the shelves. OK then
do it again. endlessly. then
listen too. listen carefully.
someone might be speaking
to you. some voices are not
loud. likewise look. look at
the sky the birds the spiders
too. might be marbles at
your feet. they are not
always as close as you could
wish. if not, wish better,
closer. fish will listen to you
but don’t expect response.
they’re too busy figuring
out what water is. eat
something good. do that a
lot. life is short. oh yea,
learn to cook then go and
make friends with a dog.
really, be polite. they only
have nice things to say
about you. feed a cat.
they’ll think happy things
about you too. unless you
are really really honest and
sincere leave the lions and
jaguars alone. sharp teeth
have been known to be
disagreeable. so well done
starting up. that’s animals.
now time for humans. we
count too but require more
carefully monitored regard.
unpredictable is a word
we’ll use. if disappointed
don’t be surprised. it can
take weeks to master
relationship. brush your
teeth. don’t bite your
friends. remember what
your mother said. clean
underwear always counts.
comb your hair. don’t spit
on sidewalks. gross. pick
up after yourself. put your
tools away as soon as you
are done with them. make
something with wood. folks
will like you more. paint a
picture. don’t forget, pet
the cat. tell a friend how
you feel. write a poem.
don’t have to be good.
play with pencils. draw.
read a book. read two.
call a friend on the phone.
reason why is just because.
talk. talk more. say some
things you’re afraid to say.
take a ride in a boat. water
is good for you. the ocean
especially. sing yourself a
lullaby. peace.