I do have to wonder how long people are going to try to use the stick

and watch me take it from their hands and break it over their heads- metaphorically speaking before the message sets in that that's NOT how you get me to "Calm down" or become docile and cooperative.

Mother always knew best "have you tried being nice to him?"

Derp.

https://allpoetry.com/poem/15899015-I-didnt-used-to-pray-on-a-daily-basis-that-someone-would-Pry-the--by-Kythra