21 November 2024

Subtle Art

When the first man chipped away 
The edges off a rock to roll it.

Another playing with stones, 
Sparked the first fire and ate baked 
Flesh for the first time.

Centuries later, a dude capitalized 
Both phenomenons to boil water 
In a tank to move around on steam.

The refinement of the same,
Passing through various minds of
People with passion-

Suddenly you've innumerable options.
Wheel-wise, size-wise, engine-wise, 
Fuel-wise- lots of categories.

And when you complain now about 
How you're anxious to choose from 
The myriad of choices you've-

I say, be thankful sis.

One asteroid is all it takes to bite
The dust- to wander naked in Eden-
Cold. Hungry. Ready to get 

Cursed again by God, for eating 
That forbidden Apple- and a
Whole replay of this simulation.

To say all of that to invoke a sense
Of gratitude in you- Mansplaining is 
A subtle art you see.

Gets better if one knows how to 
Flaunt when the other is 
Under-confident and meek.