When I First Lost My Impatience

I felt dirty and betrayed, When I first lost my impatience. I felt... Used and so unclean. I knew I had been stripped, Of an innocence I would never have again. To be vicious, cruel and mean... Was all I saw and knew, As a child growing up... To be exposed to seeing these scenes. People were being cussed out and talked about, For not sharing their potato chips! Seriously. I didn't know exactly why, My impatience had been taken away... In the manner it was done. But I grew to understand there was a purpose. And even if I shared all my chips... I can always buy another bag. I learned! Today I have discovered, I have more patience than I have ever had. And some who have come to test me... Are surprised I am not so quick, To give them a taste of impatience. I have found a life I am determined to live. One with a peace of mind... And freed from 'identified' evil people. Patience taught me how to observe first, With my mouth closed and ears open to listen.