PACKETS

As in times past and in times future
We package ideas, products, services, persons
For specific purposes and occasions
To gain favor, approval, acceptance
By those to whom these efforts are addressed.

Similarly, on a personal scale
The burden of proof is on ourselves
We are our own press agent.
The aim is always to implant a favorable projection
To promote ourselves to others
To belong, become a part of
A relationship, a group, society.

An appearance exuding charm,
groomed for the occasion,
A cheerful smile, a positive bearing
With behavior tailored to the situation
We strive to insert an impression
Of success, competency, pragmatism,
Open mindedness, understanding, intelligence
An image of positive traits, of self confidence.

Careful to constrain as best as possible
Our negative traits of intolerance, anger, frustration
Averting embarrassment, preventing obstruction
Thwarting attempts to undermine us
From reaching our objective
Thus never really revealing
Our true selves to others.