Practice gratitude,
Choose the cast in your life,
With prudence,
Abandon selfishness,
And adopt an attitude of servanthood,
Look at obstacles as a source of growth,
Not as an impediment to success,
Find your “sweet spot” and,
Prosper where you hope to,
Find yourself,
Finally, stop gossiping,
And being judgmental of others,
Facilitate growth in friends and family members.

MARY FLATLEY has been writing poetry since 1997.  From 2003-2008 she was the Administrative Assistant at the Walt Whitman Birthplace.  She is a graduate of SUNY Purchase.  Her work has appeared in the Corona Anthology and Long Island Quarterly.