When things are tense
on the job
on the chore
on the scene
of traffic
of crowds
of movement
of motion
we practice hard
we try hard
to keep our cool
to keep relaxed
to keep focused
that everything
will work out
for the best.
If only we could execute
the same positive practice
if only we could project
the same positive vibe
when events that we attend
are not so meant
to be so intense
to be so negative
at these events
so many forget the positive
instead they bring the negative
to times of love
times of togetherness
even times of joy.
To our lunch hour rush
when so many around us
are rushing at the same time
we bring serenity
patience
and manners
while we wait in line
but to a wedding
to a funeral
to a holiday gathering
we instead
bring drama
assumption
high expectation
attitude
not gratitude
and contrived accusation.
Luckily
it is not
everyone
at every
family affair
who bring down
every room
with their
self-infused dispair
those who bring happiness
we need to mirror
to their light
we must
compare.
~Miguel
