You constantly would ask for my opinion. <br />And nothing that I have suggested, <br />Has stuck in your head like glue. <br /> <br />After years of discussing your insecurities... <br />I have one suggestion left, <br />I'd like to offer you. <br /> <br />Collect all of your excuses. <br />And reuse each one if you have to. <br />Your speeches of change, <br />And admitting this is true... <br />Makes no difference to me anymore, <br />What it is you do! <br /> <br />I've learned not to pay any attention to you at all. <br />And waking up to that realization, <br />Has taught me this lesson... <br /> <br />If someone can accept, <br />One's show of disrespect... <br />And not think that could be... <br />A possibility that leads, <br />To the beginning of one's downfall? <br />Stalling in hesitation creates the implementation. <br /> <br />And I thank you for ringing that bell. <br />Because I have finally awakened, <br />To answered the call.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/thank-you-for-ringing-that-bell/
