Why Is It?

Why is compromise so impossible?

 And agreeing seem improbable?

I’m drowning in responsibility with no chance to prove myself.

The words brewing in my head may move to my mouth and cause something much worse.

So I should sit tight and watch their egos burn bright,

Rather than reduce their argument to the bit of sentiment it’s anchored to.

Hold my breath and slowly release.

Unclench my teeth and let the rage flow beneath.