Have a nice day!

As I sped along through my busy day,

 I tripped over an old lady in the way,

I swore at her as I pushed ahead.

She turned, smiled and said,

“That’s alright. You have a nice day.”

I went to the dentist and impatiently waited for my call,

I was thinking of all that I could be doing at the mall.

I pounded the counter and shouted at the clerk. I rolled my eyes

at the child standing nearby.

The clerk smiled, “Madam, it’s your turn.”

I fumed. She must be having a nice day!

I held on to the steering wheel, silently cursing at the red light.

I felt like having a fight. My light turned green.

I jammed on the brakes. I screamed at the elderly man in the crosswalk.

He stopped. He turned and waived.

“Sorry madam, but you have a nice day.”

I got home and rushed inside, not noticing my

child who came to my side. I busied myself with chores and more,

hoping to end tasks before the sun went down.

My child tugged my skirt and peered at me.

“Mom, I hope your day was just like mine.”

I shrugged and asked why.

“Well, he said, “I had a nice day.”

I went to bed, but could not sleep,

My mind it seemed had gone too deep;

I got up and sorted my bills,

Not wanting to take any pills;

I flipped on the tube, but all I saw

Was how I missed my every chance

to make my moments last.

 I knelt down and had to pray

That somehow I would not lose my way;

That tomorrow would be a better day;

Oh yes. I too, would love to say,

“That’s alright. Have a nice day.”