Someone’s words made me angry, inside I seethed
Until I realized I was the only one suffering indeed
If the idea behind those words was to elicit a reaction
It had met its mark, and that person had won
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Next time it happened I decided to maintain
A calm demeanor, I did not try to explain
Or defend my position, I just did not react
I remained quiet and expressionless in fact
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It took all my will power to not react
But at least my sanity stayed intact
I was able to avoid stress hormone release
This time my mind stayed more at peace
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Unkind words, I realize, can only hurt
If I give them the power to do so, I can avert
Getting angry by withholding my reaction
Staying stoic can be the best mode of action..
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By getting upset, I had enabled someone
To exercise power over me, when they should’ve had none
Without my reaction, those words were wasted on me
In the days to come, I would hear similar words much less frequently
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Life is short, and I don’t need it to be spent
Angry or revengeful , that’s not my intent
Passion...unbridled 