There is nothing like maintaining one's consciousness. <br />One that others may argue with from their point of view. <br />But a consciousness obtained, <br />By a life lived through one's own experiences. <br />And not borrowed from delusions inflicted by another's will. <br />Or disturbed by conflicts others dish to unnerve courage. <br /> <br />There is nothing like maintaining one's consciousness. <br />Even though from time to time, <br />A re-evaluation has to be done... <br />Just to ensure what is being endured is not a wish, <br />But a true existence. <br />And one that is freed from the playing of mental gymnastics.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/mental-gymnastics/
