Elementary

It's not rocket science,

not some voodoo

beyond comprehension.

The first step is to get honest,

to quit lying to the world

and to yourself.

Next comes hope,

knowing you don't have to fix things,

that something bigger, better

than just might be able to.

Third is faith, letting go

and allowing that something

to bring sanity, to go forward.

Then get honest about life,

about your fears, your faults,

your weaknesses and strengths.

Integrity is owning up to what you found

to yourself, someone else,

and to god and you understand the word.

Then find some willingness,

use it with humility, then a to-do list

and use love to get it done.

You're ready now to set a routine,

to practice daily perseverance,

spiritual awareness, then service.

It's elementary, just twelve simple steps

repeated over and over as needed.