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.
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Author:
WriteBeLight (
Offline) - Published: August 30th, 2017 07:40
- Comment from author about the poem: Image is a little silly, but the subject is serious. Inspired by a YouTube video.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments7
Ohhh yes - or similar: 'When one door opens, another one slams in your face!' Bit of pessimism there. lol. A fine write WBL.
Very funny orchidee! Thank you 🙂
This is a lovely piece coming from a sweet heart ❤️ Yes, if we can stop and think before getting upset from little things that happens we could make a better world for everyone. I'm happy to have you in our poet circle. Thanks for being you.
So very kind of you Malu. That is the nicest thing to say. And, I return those words to you 🙂 You possess such kindness 🙂
Wise advice portrayed here, WBL. I could use a pair of those glasses. But I'd still run if I saw that waiter's wife coming.
Ha Ha. I would, too! You are a funny poet! Thanks for the laugh and comment!
Gave me a smile with good advice and love the BC gag.
That was funny, I thought. Don't want to get too serious. Nice play on an important message. Thanks Michael!
"Judgment", to judge and be judged, the root for a lot of trouble.
"Put myself in their shoes"
Good suggestion. I will do it next time when I can't find my shoe. 🙂
A serious topic in a light writing.
Thanks M&M. I agree with you and thanks for the comment!
Very good write and so true, sometimes we all have those days but all it needs is some time to step back and look at it from a different aspect. On the whole though all days are good, I got up about an hour ago, 6:10 UK time and knew it would be a good day because I managed to get up.
I am so glad you did Goldfinch and I agree with your thoughts 🙂 Thank you!
the thing i love most about you poems is that they are educative, well done dear : ) !
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