HIPPOCRATIC OATH

I swear by all the blades of grass in the field, stars in the sky

I will forge ahead in my own journey of growth and creation

and in so doing help as many others along the way

regardless of the turmoil around me in that a minority

unable to take responsibility for the part they too must play

will give in to their personal demons

manipulate, maim and kill fellow human beings

and even themselves on the flimsiest of excuses, irrational of reasons

despite all this I will stay the course of my purpose for being here

regardless what ailment or disease pains me

strive with all the physical and spiritual strength this body can muster 

so that when I finally leave this world

it will in some small way have been improved

© 2006  Chris Sorrenti