When Plans Go Awry

When plans go awry,
You can howl; you can cry.
You can beat yourself up like an ape;
But what good does it do
When you try to pursue
Actions getting you bent out of shape?

It’s much better, I think
(And of course, I’m no shrink)
If you take disappointment and shove it.
Then the rest of your day
You can go on your way
Feeling proud that you’ve risen above it.

Everyone makes mistakes
But if one bellyaches
The good karma is pushed to the side.
It’s more helpful to shrug;
Better yet – give a hug
And don’t let angry feelings divide.

For what’s made you upset
You will come to regret
If you wallow and whimper and whine.
Suck it up – take a breath
For it’s not life or death,
Though it matters where you draw the line.