To kill cowardice,
to slay hesitation with pen in hand,
to dismantle self-censorship,
to write a poem worth reading,
to use line breaks pro
                                        perly,
to learn discipline,
to make art unapologetically,
even to yourself,
to say hello to every cat you meet,
whether they understand you or not,
to venture away from what’s comfortable,
to reacquaint with old friends,
to greet rain with a smile,
to see life in color again.

Well, kid, this is a start.