Choices

Each morning, and each night, I may take my anticonvulsants,
OR
I may awaken and fall asleep, fearful that I will seize.

Each morning and each night, I may take my anticonvulsants,
OR
I may deny a part of my self--a well of perspective on and insight into the world in which I live.

Each morning and each night, I may take my anticonvulsants,
OR
I may not learn the full meaning of faithfulness, and vigilance.

Each morning and each night, I may take my anticonvulsants
OR
I may not learn how to pray--how to live prayerfully.

Each morning and each night, I may take my anticonvulsants
OR
I may rebel against the logical admonition, "Did you take your medication?"

Each morning and each night, I may take my anticonvulsants,
AND
I may redefine a positive rebellion--freedom--from my seizures.