Stoic

Free-verse Poem

Phlegmatic.

That’s a word which I believe suits me quite well.

It’s nice,

Sometimes.

In trouble, you seem calm. 

Through trials, you bring composure. 

It’s a wonderful quality, truly, one which I value.

Yet, sometimes people yearn for some emotion

They yearn for a reaction and spend time and effort to procure one

Let’s say, for instance,

A surprise party!

Festive occasion, is it not?

Friends and family organizing behind the scenes…

All for what?

Just for a snapshot of time in hopes to capture your confusion-turned-felicity.

The moment never arrives. 

Sorry.