Principled approach

A principle 
is a premade decision with conditions given
to apply in all cases where conditions satisfy,

or typically 
are satisfied. Then it kicks in. We abide, 
aim decisively from what's embraced 
then. Let it lie 

What was laid, let it rest, 
set and fixed. 

It is Now 
that we act, though. Conditions 
may exist, or persist such that 

conflict, dilemma! 
May ensue. 

Just cast your mind back
all that time, to when you
found the principle, examined
all the factors and the aspects 
found true. And reopen the case 
- just the lid! Just a crack 

to see through. A principle
that can't take peeps 
of scrutiny is whack. 

Human beings going 
doing go-bys like that 

are going to crack,
shift, 
founder
and capsize, 
sink.

Principles all busted,
just 'cause once
you'd thought it 
through once,

you couldn't ever 
pause, stop, reexamine.

Think