How Do They Do That?Some people jump out of bedHappily starting their day At first light of dawn. How do they do that? Some people can step into A room full of strangers And step out of it With a new friend How do they do that? Some people After a disappointment Are able to detach Let it go and move on. How do they do that? I have a friend Whose cell phone rang Once too often. He threw it in the sea, Paid his last bill, And never renewed. How did he do that? Some people Can hear disagreements Or stupid responses And stay calm and happy Instead of getting angry. How do they do that? I know someone Who said, "I didn't do any work yesterday. "I should do some tomorrow." He didn't measure up To his own expectations, But he still felt good About himself. How did he do that? Some people have jobs That they just cannot stand. Every day they go back And put out good work. How do they do that? Some people have careers That are not obsessions. They work and they stop. I work till I drop. How do they do that? Early Risers Socializers Sensible Detachers The "Don't look back"-ers The Centered The Self Assured The Steadfast And the Satisfied How do they do that? Mysteries all To me. |
| 24 July 2001 | |
| by Bill Cattey |