Trying to be enough
in others' eyes, you got usedat working at life too hard--
performing. By
accident you discovered
that it's better
all around just to do
your part--
whatever that is. Those
tasks. Cook, tidy up, listen,
work, care, remain rational.
Just doing, not
performing. A pixel
in the picture
of the common good.
One day someone
said she was impressed
with your kindness. She
may have added "sweetness."
You were surprised.
A bit grateful.
But not tempted
at all to start doing
tricks.
hans ostrom 2023
