attitude is the fulcrum

lovers of reason beware

there is a cold dark world out there

a mathematical clue

may kill the spirit in you

it is dangerous being smart

if logic demeans your heart

but emotions can also kill

and if unrestrained they will

a balanced life is the way

we can work as well as play

depending where the fulcrum is

we can live fine lives like this

the fulcrum may be attitude

which gives us lots of latitude

walt abbott–12-20-2009