Too many have been 'programmed', <br />To base their unsolicited opinions... <br />On others and how they 'seem' to be, <br />With quick assessments... <br />Done swiftly to expedite a validation. <br /> <br />Scan they do someone's physical appearance... <br />Looks, choice of dress, texture of hair, <br />And how it is worn to wear. <br />Manner of speaking and word usage. <br />And where they are seen, <br />To be minding their own business. <br />As if a book had been given to them, <br />And every detail in it is known... <br />Without it being opened to 'skim' through the contents. <br /> <br />There are those who 'mysteriously' know, <br />What someone else thinks, feels... <br />And even the depth of their unspoken emotions. <br />To have not experienced a second, minute or a moment spent, <br />Of that person's life to have anything said to make any sense. <br />With a doing then to spread gossip amongst themselves, <br />Involving family members, friends or anyone else listening to them... <br />Slandering another's character just on a whim. <br />Without knowing a shred of truth or what it is they have done to do. <br /> <br />'Hi. <br />I am quite surprised to see you. <br />You're not sick or appear to be. <br />How have you been? <br />How was your recovery? ' <br /> <br />~Well... <br />Hello to you too. <br />And...uh...huh? <br />What else can you tell me about myself? <br />Especially those FACTS, <br />I have yet to hear and spoken behind my back. <br />Hold on... <br />I have a pen and pad somewhere. <br />Just a sec. <br />Okay...go ahead. <br />And please keep it exciting.~<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/what-else-can-you-tell-me/
