think positive

as the robber
holds what might be a gun
against you,
backing you into a dark
alley to relieve
you of your wallet,
your keys, your phone,
he says,
think positive
believe in yourself
and all your wishes and dreams
will come true.
negative thinking will
hold you back,
he says to you, as he
counts the money
in your wallet.
five dollars, you only have
five dollars?
and what's this, a library
card?
where's your credit cards?
I don't see any car
keys here either,
you don't have a car?
I ride a bike.
you really need to get
with the program,
he says, handing you
back your things, your
five dollars, in ones.
you need to think positive
and do something
with your life. i'm very
disappointed in you.