Sputterpub's Blog

Admitting that I’m cocky, well assured.
and fairly able to self-comprehend,
I’d have to be affected and absurd
to take offense at rudeness, or defend
my any quality from careless word
or stupid gesture, even from a friend.
It’s egotistical to take, in fact,
an asshole comment as an aimed attack.

(Huitain)

Be kind to others, counselors advised.
What goes around will come around – you’ll see.
I tried and failed a lot (for I despised
how peers appeared). It didn’t work for me,
until I learned the clue to self-esteem.
Discovering I needed to be proud
tomorrow, of myself, each choice I deem
a chance, so only courtesy’s allowed.

And though sometimes somebody did me wrong,
I soon learned I’m too lazy to hit back.
I’d rather not engage my brain in strong
response or hunt for who might next attack.
The best revenge is living well, indeed –
pragmatic selfishness became my creed.