TODAY I LOOKED A BLACK CAT IN THE EYE

Today I Looked a Black Cat in the Eye
 
It was a hazy sultry September dawn , typical of the desert that is Dubai ,
The day I spied a sulking black cat and looked him straight in its yellow green eye.
Easier said than done really ,   old superstitions churned within ,
I had met my nemesis once again  , now what misfortunes would begin ?
For the first time though ,  I did not duck or turn the other way ,
But stared him down ,  though mentally I wanted him to run away.
No more , no more this perception ,   that gets a hold of my better sense ,
I stand rooted on dew strewn grass , in spite of  feelings intense.
With curiosity we size each other up , another being breathing life I did see ,
With a role to fulfil , a message to convey ,  it too had a right to be.
Not without apprehension I return home , and in my journal I wrote.
“I’ve got you Tuesday , don’t you worry” , I said in my little note. 
I pulled myself up tall , I dared the day to evolve ,
Highs and lows I was ready to accept , every challenge to resolve. 
Lo and behold the day turned  not so bad , keen insights came to light ,
A book summary , help on google – on menaces at work who gaslight.
A revelation indeed to the team   , who thought we were sick in the head ,
A personality disorder ,  no more credit than deserved ,  so softly no need to tread.
I am getting through the day , black cat ,  I’m joyful but need stay humble ,
Victory tempered with grace   ,  no over confidence lest I stumble.
Strength to hit those nails on their head , a  gentle heart to show ,
A test of character , I must be considerate , from doorman to CEO.
I bless that hazy sultry September dawn , typical of my middle eastern Dubai , 
I woke up fearful and but found my strength , when I looked that black cat in the eye.