I am the terrible snag
not violent by nature
but when people hit me
I always hit them back
in greater measure.

The curling tip of a carpet,
I trip who does not look.
The barb in any bait,
I hook who cannot wait
to satisfy desire.

The longer your tick-list
of balances and checks
the more it is my pleasure
to find the bit you missed
and tip the whole lot over.

I thrive in any scheme
that people may contrive
but I never find a place
in simple common sense
and caring, mindful order.

In those things you create
all beautiful and intricate
with unity and with love
I appear just for a laugh
to help your spirit grow.

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