June 2: Positive Reinforcement

When stopping silly arguments results

In finding unexpected things to read,

And when returning calls like an adult

To lovely meals with dearest friends may lead,

And sharing supper with a transient

Precedes escaping my rehearsal early;

Instead of grousing, currying content

In dogs, who spread their joy amongst the surly.

Magical thinking, this, to think rewards

Will reinforce unnatural social mores

When really, there is nothing but discord;

We relish turning happenstance to stories.

But is it wise to cen...