Let People Be Happy

A loved one sent out
a happy message
telling everyone
she bought a new car.

Some people commented
(to all)
that it wasn’t the car
they would have bought
and explained why
in great detail.

Some people commented
that it must be nice
to be able to afford a new car.

Some people told her
she could have gotten
the same car used
for much less money.

I told her
that I was happy for her
and that I looked forward
to roadtrips with her
in the future.

The world is an absolute
tire fire.

Just let people be happy.
At least for a few days.

Who NOT To Ask For Help

There are people
in this world
who close the doors
behind them.

If a program
or a pathway
or a strategy
benefited them in the past
and they’re now
no longer using it,
they will try the d@mnedest
to eliminate it.

Be VERY careful
around those people.

If you find yourself
on the wrong side of a door,
they will not only
not help you
but they will try
to ensure that door
is never opened to you
or anyone else.

Do NOT ask them
for help.
Ever.
They will make
the situation worse
for you.

And actively work to keep
the doors you have used
open.

Because I guarantee
others are trying
to close them.