A Series Of Rather Ordinary Events Led Me To A Rather Unordinary Decision

i rode my bike today
from downtown to nob hill
a ride often taken

of course
it being summer
i slathered myself
in sun screen

upon returning
an hour later
i decided to make salsa

when a person makes salsa
that person should never touch
the eyes
luckily i have a strong memory

removing remnants of capsicum
from the flesh requires several
latherings of strong soap

in the bathtub i decided to use
liquid pine soap
expensive but effective

discovering the buildup of soap
around the lid i had to make a decision

simply push with all of my might
until soap spurted everywhere
or
use intuitiveness

remove the lid
and simply let it sit
in the water

If Something Is Not In My Nature But I Do It Anyway, Will It Become My Nature?

i don't yell, "fuck you"
to strangers
yet i continually
mentally
put myself in situations
where i would

it's not in my nature
but it is beginning to