Selected and extended sympathies, <br />Are often given to those liked. <br />But not necessarily to those, <br />With a track record of accomplishing deeds. <br /> <br />Often those awarded such attention, <br />Have time to socialize. <br />And with an importance to be seen, <br />They become idolized in others' eyes. <br /> <br />I think of those who have made, <br />Sacrificed contributions. <br />Rarely are they given the time of day or mentioned. <br />Although there are those who have benefitted. <br />In a way their lives have been uplifted. <br /> <br />But there is a purpose in life for everything that is done. <br />What one needs to feel accepted and pleased... <br />May be what another one, <br />Stays away from to avoid that kind of activity to welcome. <br />Who knows what satisfies? <br />And why some opinionated always find time to criticize? <br /> <br />'So what are you saying? ' <br /> <br />~I'm not saying anything. <br />I'm making attempts to mind my own business.~ <br /> <br />'Oh? <br />I thought I heard a critical observation made.' <br /> <br />~Why are you all up in my grill? <br />Don't you know the difference between, <br />Someone talking to themselves? <br />And another, <br />Having a conversation with someone... <br />Who should be ignoring their every word? <br />You've done that to me before.~ <br /> <br />'Huh? ' <br /> <br />~Exactly. <br />I've proven my point! ~<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/exactly-i-ve-proven-my-point/
