A Poem on Being Defensive

A room of collaborative ones await

Yet someone defensive may turn the room to hate

Like a chicken in a red zone

We can turn to detest by one alone

A positive role model can make reform

In a vulnerable situation by the swarm

Defensiveness does not protect

Nor will our fears deflect

To end it by the whole

We must follow our three goals

At first we must bring it to light

Even though it may feel uptight

Slowing down is the next step

But make sure not to over-prep

To check your negative self-talk

Allows teamwork in a flock

Last we must remember to make a new start

As an attempt to put our mistakes to heart