I feel like this about life... <br />If you have reached your 40's,50's and 60's <br />With a lack of identity and understanding, <br />As to who you are? <br />Do not expect from me my patience, <br />Or a tolerant hand to hold. <br /> <br />I've been called 'nutt's too often by those, <br />Who are still seeking approval from their mamas <br />And papas. <br />With some folks whining, <br />As if they need their diapers changed. <br /> <br />And the years I endured through emotional pain... <br />God came to my aid. <br />And saved me from back to back heartbreak. <br />With few caring less 'how' I survived! <br />As long as I was there to hear their complaints, <br />My pain to them was insignificant. <br /> <br />And as I observe and comprehend how some can be... <br />I see them now the same way, <br />Without concern. <br />There 'is' a caring! <br />However... <br />I don't get wrapped up dramatically about it, <br />Like some folks. <br /> <br />There is something to be said, <br />About walking in someone else's shoes! <br />They may look easy and comfortable to wear... <br />Until it is realized, <br />The fit just isn't 'that' comfortable. <br /> <br />A perception handed to one on a plate to eat... <br />With a choice to live life, <br />Is not life lived to experience all it offers. <br />Even if one is not ready for the experience... <br />There is a process called 'growth' that is done! <br />A maturity that happens, <br />When one heals and recovers from mental insecurities... <br />Of all kinds.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/walking-in-someone-else-s-shoes/
