I've transcended, <br />My own perception of greatness. <br />And what that is, <br />And means... <br />To me! <br /> <br />I had attached success, <br />To 'things' and possessions. <br />That eventually collected <br />On them dust specks! <br /> <br />I had danced to receive, <br />Invitations with congradulations. <br />Attended by high profile folks. <br />From various professions... <br />Who sat around and joked, <br />About poor people and how they spoke! <br /> <br />I thought happiness came with good credit. <br />And bank deposits that increased with a breeze. <br />And to answer my doorbell... <br />To find impatient celebrities, <br />Looking just for me! <br />And having spending sprees carefree... <br />In exotic places only the wealthy <br />Could afford to see. <br />But... <br />When I achieved a peace of mind! <br />The kind that found me, <br />Telling others where they could go... <br />After kissing my behind! <br />I knew I had 'arrived'! <br />I knew something inside of me... <br />Was very much prepared to shine. <br />And put aside that drive, <br />To compete with hypocrisy! <br /> <br />I can only describe that as greatness! <br />A clarity that sets one free, <br />And stripped boldly from delusions. <br />Very few can brag they've got that! <br />And it comes without a hint of spotlight wished! <br /> <br />I've got that! <br />Blissfully. <br />And it baffles those who believe, <br />I am standing in the wings... <br />Imaging myself hearing and receiving, <br />Deafening applause! <br />When I am not in awe at all. <br />Not by that ego trapping. <br /> <br />I am more shocked... <br />I have lost a pair of matching sox! <br />After laundry I have washed! <br /> <br />I've transcended, <br />My own perception of greatness. <br />And what that is, <br />And means... <br />To me! <br />My peace of mind, <br />I have discovered... <br />Is my treasure!<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/it-baffles-those-who-believe/
