I Will Not

I will not run,
I will stand determined,
Listening to my gut,
Knowing that even if
It speaks my doubts,
It clears my path.

I will not attach,
I will stand within myself,
Listening to the universe,
Knowing the signs all around
Might be only apophenia:
They tell me to unfold.

I will not be cold,
I will draw nearer to the fire,
Listening to its crackle,
Knowing if I lean too far in,
It will only teach me
To heal my wounds.

I will not rush forth,
I will stand in the shadows
Listening to the wind,
Looking for the neon sun,
It will awaken me,
It will remind me to be.