I don't think you are listening to me. <br /> <br />I make no attempts, <br />To duplicate the efforts of others <br />For comparison purposes, <br />That may gain your approval. <br />If I left that impression... <br />May I have it back? <br /> <br />I am carving out my path in this jungle. <br />Alone and slightly nervous... <br />Without a sigh of desperation or fear. <br />I want to make that clear, <br />To anyone in doubt... <br />And in observation! <br /> <br />I am not the 'next' of anything! <br />I am the first of everything. <br />I will ask for your advice, <br />Perhaps. <br />And if I do so... <br />It is not a request to hold your hand, <br />Or be handcuffed to ideals! <br /> <br />This is what I want understood. <br />This is what I want you to understand. <br />And that is the only reason you noticed! <br /> <br />The fact that I enjoy eating crumpets, <br />Sipping mint tea naked in public... <br />Is MY decision, <br />And has nothing to do <br />With seeking attention, <br />Trust me! <br /> <br />What do you mean I am being arrested? <br />Because I attest restrictions? <br />I protest. <br /> <br />I don't think you are listening to me, <br />Officer! <br />I choose to be eccentric! <br />And the other patrons are offended by that!<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-choose-to-be-eccentric/
