Count the number of gods upon whose altars you have chosen your self-sacrifice.

A balance sheet for all costs related to the service of X, and the expense of Y.

Label each god on your spreadsheet.

O, Computer:

Allow me to access the EHR.

Allow me to e-prescribe.

O, Smart Phone:

Allow me the same courtesy.

Yet humbly,

might I supplicate to reach friends and family?

Might I take time away from the towering temple

Work

Work

Work

?

Technological irony–

I have “a calling.”

Dare I answer?

Poet’s Statement

This poem is about being intentional in declaring your priorities and being aware of the risks and benefits of practice. It is also about both individual and systemic elements that can impact one’s well-being. The tools that we use for alleged efficiency and communication can also be ones that overwhelm and overtake us.