Quoting statistics, <br />With an ability to do this quick. <br />Although one hesitates, <br />To put in place solutions... <br />But dresses to impress to make excuses, <br />Continues to be the mindset... <br />Of those seeking to deny the effectiveness, <br />They have chosen to historically ignore. <br /> <br />And that is... <br />If dirt appears to pile up on a floor, <br />Sweep it to clean it. <br />What does a taken off of a suit jacket, <br />To pick out a decorative rug is suppose to hide? <br />More attempts to face reality? <br />There is something about teaching sweat equity, <br />To deposit that restores a dignity earned not given. <br /> <br />'Do as I say with a doing as I do.' <br /> <br />~I think you've got 'that' confused.~ <br /> <br />'No. <br />You do. <br />No more speeches from me do you get. <br />The proof is in the teaching, <br />With an assistance to teach those lessons taught.' <br /> <br />~I don't get it.~ <br /> <br />'You will. <br />After this floor is cleaned. <br />Along with the two others. <br />And I inspect them before you mop.' <br /> <br />~What is 'this'? ~ <br /> <br />'This is a broom. <br />To take in your hands. <br />That is a floor. <br />To remember where your lessons began. <br />Show and tell is over. <br />So begin. <br />You have an hour.' <br /> <br />~But... <br />What about my studies and my ambitions? ~ <br /> <br />'Somehow, <br />I am convinced... <br />You will regard them with a much more seriousness, <br />With a time for them you will find. <br />You have 45 minutes.' <br /> <br />~45? <br />You said I had an hour.~ <br /> <br />'I know. <br />That was 15 minutes ago. <br />Time flies doesn't it? <br />Especially when seeking excuses to make.'<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/sweep-it-to-clean/
