WriteBeLight

Look Closer

I was just having,

One of those days.

Seemed like everyone,

Just got in my way.

 

Was cut off in traffic,

Woman driver, so rude.

Waiter forgot the side,

When, I ordered your food.

 

It really got to me,

I felt so abused.

Stepped on, shoved aside,

Thought, “What’s the use!”

 

Then, suddenly a person,

Blocked me from passing.

Offered up simple-looking

Yet, strange eyeglasses.

 

When I put them on,

I could plainly see.

The troubles people had,

Struggling to deal.

 

The rude driver, distracted,

By the loss of a friend.

Who suddenly brought,

His life to an end.

 

Waiter, with my order,

Side dish that was missing,

Slapped around by his wife,

After, loving and kissing.

 

I gave the glasses back,

To that mysterious guy.

Thanked him so much,

For opening my eyes.

 

I’ll have more patience,

That’s what I’ll do.

Before getting angry,

Put myself in their shoes.