No Bother

 

It is possible

to face annoyances 

with other than

pique, fury, rage.

It is possible

for every living soul

to have innate Buddhist wisdom,

being and acting as harmless

as they know how to be.

It is possible

to smother anger and hate,

to cover them with

charity, tenderness, benevolence.

It is possible

to practice radical humility,

to notice what is convenient for us

is inconvenient for others.

It is possible

to slow down,

walk more slowly on the earth,

be healing and strong,

rejoicing in the day.