A person alone
And sad
Is lonely and pitiable.

A person alone
And happy
Is a quiet joy to watch.

A person with friends
And happy
Is having a good time.

A person with friends
And sad
Is being manipulated and crushed.

A person in line
Ahead of you
Is yet another obstacle.

A person in line
Behind you
Is the subject of idle curiosity.

A person in a crowd
And happy
Is with it.

A person in a crowd
And inattentave
DoesnÕt belong.

A person in a crowd
And sad
Is not in a crowd.

A person in a crowd
And angry
Looks foolish.

A person in an angry crowd
And angry
Frightens the soul.

A person in a crowd
Alone
Typing on his ancient computer
Creating and manipulating words
At a whim
Is happy.