approach.

the gracious thing to do 
would have been to 
wait patiently 
till the conversation was through-
even at the cost that it might 
not have made it 
to you
and your hope for some 
conversation of 
your own. 
the self centered thing would be 
to maneuver your way in 
what ever 
the cost 
to get your time in 
a chance for 
you to talk 
and yes, 
you would get it, 
but that would push others out 
and end their conversation 
abruptly. 
and he would listen to you, 
of course 
[he is gracious]
but maybe next time 
think before you act, 
try and choose the unselfish, 
thoughtful thing
which ever one 
allows humility 
to shine the most.
not you, 
yourself.