Upset? Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Upset?
You know you still can use the option,
Of blaming someone else.

Trying to be accountable now...
Will only confuse the issue,
With additional complexities.

Do like the others do.
Refuse to acknowledge any involvement.
In 'anything'.

You must have recently been strickened,
With a tremendous dose of awareness?
I understand.
Trust me.

But pounding your fists against the wall,
Is not going to change the presence of reality.
And cursing someone is only a temporary relief.

Use the option!
This new leader we have,
Definitely has something up his sleeve.
He's out to destroy the big boys.
You?
He considers a troublesome flea.

Blame it on a missed train...
Or something.
There is no need for 'you' to be upset.
Regret you let yourself become upset and snap out of it.

What do you want me to do?
Hold your hand?