I'm not this or that. <br />Or drive a Cadillac. <br />In fact... <br />I don't have a car at all. <br />And with the price of gas... <br />I'd rather sit on my, <br />Memories. <br /> <br />When I filled up my car. <br />And drove where I pleased! <br />To visit 'friends'. <br />Or just to witness different sceneries. <br />I did not do that... <br />To take for granted, <br />Where my life 'then' sat! <br /> <br />There is nothing like being aware... <br />Of having nothing valued, <br />That others care to share! <br /> <br />I don't have 'bling' or other things to impress. <br />From your point of view... <br />I have nothing to keep, <br />Anyone's interest! <br /> <br />And that suits me fine. <br />Since I do have peace of mind. <br />Unlimited. <br />And not one dime did I spend to get it! <br />Nor will you find me... <br />Wallowing in pity. <br />Because I have nothing you value. <br />To strut and flaunt upon the streets, <br />Of big cities. <br /> <br />Or belong to a clique. <br />You are doing your best, <br />To share fading pretentions with! <br />I never felt comfortable passing judgements. <br />Not the kind I am sure someday you will miss. <br /> <br />And every step I take... <br />Not one is placed, <br />As I look around... <br />Seeking to find anyone familiar, <br />To approve with explanation... <br />A way of life I find just fine. <br />And... <br />I might add, <br />Without the expense of therapy! <br /> <br />Am I touching upon a subject, <br />Too close that invokes a sensitivity? <br /> <br />You'll get over my provoking! <br />And the stroking of those jokes. <br />I am not one to enjoy... <br />That kind of teasing you employed! <br />You seem to have too much on your mind... <br />To define in these times. <br /> <br />Oh... <br />I did hear a rumor. <br />Psychologists have lowered their prices! <br />It seems this is their season.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/without-the-expense-of-therapy/
