Rejection Remedy

Written by Paula O’Sullivan

When your soul is crushed

by a careless rejection,
when you haven’t passed
another’s inspection,

when you meet with their

surprising attitude,
of ungrateful ingratitude,

when you’ve done your best,

but still haven’t passed their test,
do not consider yourself cursed,
but blessed!

Lift up your chin,

stand tall,
and grin,

stare right into their

disinterested eyes,
and watch
their surprise,

as you meet their look,

with much disdain,
and declare spiritedly
‘You are a pain!’