I never sought to be taken for a fool. <br />But there were those foolish enough, <br />Not to believe I was serious. <br />And perhaps that seriousness, <br />Had been misinterpreted. <br /> <br />And I have never elected, <br />To see them in that way. <br />Anyone making attempts, <br />To express their gifts and talents... <br />With intent, <br />Gained my respect. <br />Since I knew what that took. <br />I knew too well what that meant. <br /> <br />With those comments made by some and done, <br />And time that has come many have tried to shun... <br />I still have not been the one to evaluate. <br />A progress made. <br />However... <br />Few I knew have made great strides. <br />While those who laughed with time to waste... <br />Seem to have vanished to other places, <br />To grace their faces with fates they've faked. <br />Or wish to make attempts to do it.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/those-who-laughed-with-time-to-waste/
