Hello

I think, therefore I am not
Averse to getting upset over nonsense.
Some mornings I even start
With a smile.... and a little humor.

It doesn’t cost much,
And though the results aren’t measurable
More often then not
It gets a smile in return

No doubt ego is part of the equation.
If nothing else, I feel better about myself
And applaud my clever gambit,
Confirming my gift to humanity. 

How many would rather be ignored
As they stroll past other walkers?
My bit of cheer might deter a suicide. 
Someone could leave me millions.

If not, I’ll live with my satisfaction.
Of course, if my “hello” is ignored
I tend to think, “You are an asshole,
And I’ll stick a pin in your doll. ”