and now, four thoughts:

 1

some people

will try to cage

your brain. 

2

you can change your

self,

but it’s hardest.

3

you being you

is like learning to walk the dog

with a yo-yo

while jaywalking

six lanes

of denver traffic.

4

write because

there are things

you can say

that will last longer

than anyone else

 in this room. 

 and now, four thoughts:

some people

will try to cage

your brain. 

2

you can change your

self,

but it’s hardest.

3

you being you

is like learning to walk the dog

with a yo-yo

while jaywalking

six lanes

of denver traffic.

4

you write because

there are things

you can say

that will last longer

than anyone else

 in this room.