Contemplation

I learned at a very tender age

The art of contemplation.

Searching through the maze of choices,

Weighing the results,

Considering alternatives,

Looking far ahead,

Breaking down components

To the very nuts and bolts.

Every solution has a domino effect.

Every choice affects another space.

Like bumper cars colliding front and rear

And side to side

In a crazy, maddening, helter-skelter race.

Some folks can make quick decisions,

Snappy judgment calls.

When they're pressed, they never hesitate.

Me, I much prefer to give a plan consideration.

Solutions run much smoother

When you sit and contemplate.

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