Primum Non Nocere

When I took my oath

To “Do No Harm”

I was sincere.

I am committed to uphold this principle.

As a doctor 

This terrain is rocky.

So much harm has been done

In the name of medicine.

So many times, I’ve seen

Power and greed prevail.

It has become like a monster

Creating illness by seeking it out.

Brave and strong hearts losing hope,

Succumbing to great momentum.

They suffer, they fight, they dissociate

They are addicted, they abuse and are abused,

They bleed, cry, try it all and lose hope.

Sometimes they even die.

And yet, 

These magnificent “patient” humans

They heal.

With or without the monster.

So many have healed

Right in front of my eyes.

Why?

What makes us so resilient?

What does it mean to

Do No Harm?

If we each held ourselves

To be:

Precious.

Powerful.

Exquisite.

Unique.

Unlimited.

Healthy.

We would not allow ourselves to 

Be harmed.

We would remember our choice,

Our power intact.

Choosing health would collapse

The beast seeking illness to survive.

It would be quick.

He wouldn’t suffer much.

All the brave hearts serving health would be

Allowed to return to their art, together.

Will you help me create this world?

Believe in your own power to heal?

First, we must 

Do No Harm.