"Primum non nocere," a principle profound,

Not rigid law, but wisdom found.

In healing's halls, where choices weigh,

It guides the hand, but doesn't sway.

"ὀφελέειν ἢ μὴ βλάπτειν," a balanced plea,

"To benefit, or harm not," complexity's key.

Not black and white, but shades between,

Where modern medicine's challenges are seen.

The caduceus gleams, oft misunderstood,

While Asclepius' staff stands where healing stood.

Symbols twisted, meanings blurred,

Yet ethical practice remains undeterred.

In sterile rooms where decisions loom,

Doctors and patients dispel the gloom.

They weigh the risks, consider gain,

In partnership, to ease the pain.

Some peddle falsehoods, sweet and bright,

While truth seeks haven in the night.

But evidence-based practice stands tall,

Against deception's siren call.

"Primum nil nocere," evolving still,

Not perfection, but good faith's will.

To strive for best, while harm to shun,

In healing's never-ending run.

In research labs and by bedsides true,

Ethical minds seek what to do.

Through trials tested, with knowledge bright,

They pierce the veil of health's long night.

"To benefit, or harm not," the true decree,

A beacon burning, for all to see.

Not simple maxim, but complex art,

Where science meets the human heart.

With shared trust, respect held high,

Patient and healer together try

To chart a course through health's dark sea,

With ethics as their guiding key.

When are you going to grow up?

You still smile when you drag me down

When will you figure this all out?

That I am nothing like you now

I'm done with the drama

Done with the chaos

Done with believing things will get better

I'm done being blamed for

All of your problems

Done trying to keep the family together 

And when all is said and done

I won't be the one

That comes crawling back to you

Because I'm nothing like you

When are you going to shut up?

You still gripe and bitch at us all

When are you going to figure this out?

I am nothing like you at all

Cause I'm done with the drama

Done with this madness

Done with pretending you will be better

I'm done feeling shamed for

All of your sadness

Done holding onto you like we're tethered

And when all is said and done

I won't be the one

That comes crawling back to you

Because I'm nothing like you 

I am not like you!

I'm done being blamed for

All of your problems

I'm done believing that things will get better

And when all is said and done

I won't be the one

And when all is said and done

I am not the one

That came crawling back to you

Because I'm nothing like you 

I am not the one

I am not the one

I am not the one

When are you going to grow up?

The love we once had has been killed and left to rot in the ground 

It doesn't hurt anymore when I see you are not around 

It's easier to keep the pain inside than to Let it out

You blame me, but you should take a look in the mirror now

Maybe it's better this way

Maybe it's how things were supposed to turn out

Maybe I should

Drive the nail in the coffin

Pull the pin on the grenade

Maybe I should

Stand back while you keep falling

Become the monster you hate

Maybe it's better this way

The bond we once shared has become frayed and hanging by a string

It doesn't hurt anymore since I don't feel a fucking thing

It's easier to keep my words inside, don't say anything

You shame me, but when you look in the mirror it's unforgiving

Maybe it's better this way

Maybe it's how things were supposed to turn out

Maybe I should

Drive the nail in the coffin

Pull the pin on the grenade

Maybe I should

Sit back as you keep falling

Become the one thing you hate

Maybe it's better this way

It's better this way

It's better this way

Now

I know I should

Drive the nail in the coffin

Pull the pin on the grenade 

Stand back while you keep falling

Become the monster you hate

Become the one thing you hate

I am the one thing you hate now

Trust me, It's better this way

6/8/23