In the Waiting Space

I have to wait in the waiting room
Because I have to wait my turn
They said that they will see me soon
And so I'll have to learn

I have to learn to be patient
And accept the disappointments of life
We hardly ever get what we want
But the least I could do is be nice

I have to be a good listener
Because others have a lot to say
And everyone wants to be heard
So I let them have their way

I try to be accepting of
Things and people different from me
I try to learn how they love
Learn different ways to see beauty

I teach myself to be gentle
Against the world that is so angry
I make myself soft and little
Safe from all of the loud screaming