I want to respect one's consciousness. <br />I really do. <br />Since I will always remember these words... <br />'Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You'. <br /> <br />And yet some people expect acceptance, <br />No matter what it is they may say to deceive. <br />Or do to another out of sight for others to see. <br />To put a blame on someone else! <br /> <br />'There Is No Tree You Can Hide Behind, <br />Thinking You Can Not Be Seen.' <br />My mother would often say this to me, <br />When I hated to do her assigned chores cheerfully. <br /> <br />I want to respect one's consciousness. <br />I really do. <br /> <br />But to tolerate a consistent foolishness from another, <br />Has been removed from my agenda to acknowledge... <br />A wasting of a mind confined to childhood does no good, <br />Or represent a healthy sanity.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-mind-confined-to-childhood/
