relax, here, have a stick of gum

there's something about

chewing gum

that takes

you to another level

of indifference, ambivalence.

it's hard to be angry,

or upset when you have

gum in your mouth.

you chew and snap,

wiggle the wad around,

maybe you blow a bubble or two

then pull it back.

maybe you take out a pack

of Spearmint 

or Double bubble

from your jacket

and offer

a piece to whomever

you're speaking to.

you have this je ne sais quoi

nonchalant attitude

about you.

you're telling the world

with your chewing gum

hey, it's all good.

relax.