It is not okay, <br />To say what you wish... <br />About another. <br />Then decide from your lips, <br />When and what you have said... <br />Should be dismissed. <br /> <br />There are too many children, <br />In grown folks skin. <br />Believing irresponsibility, <br />Is alright to defend. <br />It isn't. <br />Nor is one's refusal, <br />To be held accountable. <br /> <br />It is not okay, <br />To say what you wish... <br />About another. <br />Then decide from your lips, <br />When and what you have said... <br />Should be dismissed. <br />As if feelings aren't connected to it. <br /> <br />There are too many children, <br />In grown folks skin. <br />Believing irresponsibility, <br />Is alright to defend. <br />It isn't.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/in-grown-folks-skin/
