Negativity

​Sometimes negativity arises
It comes out of the blue
Something strikes you, seems wrong
Sudden change in your mood
Often triggered by others
Their opinions don’t mesh
They may be untruthful, integrity missing
Suddenly you feel stress
When your values are trampled
Your feelings disregarded
It becomes easy to act out
Sometimes before you even know it
Your anger revealed
Without thinking you show it
In words, deeds or actions
Your response is quite clear
The result has an influence
It goes far and near
Not what you may have intended
You get ahead of yourself
Cause of suffering ignited
Affecting your well being and health
So when irritation arises
Take note, don’t act quite so fast
Make time to consider
The feeling won’t last
Is it worth all the trouble
To send out negative waves
The echo is coming
Your own life may you save
If you consider your actions
And the impact they have
Find love and compassion
As much as you can
When disdain strikes down your mood
Find equanimity, seek peace
May all those around you 
Benefit from your good attitude