I am the first to sympathize, <br />With those wishing not to see... <br />Their dirty laundry dragged into the open, <br />So publicly for it to be seen on the streets. <br />With a doing done by them... <br />But goes unadmitted consciously. <br /> <br />Living in denial is not a gift to cherish, <br />By anyone seeking others to disparage. <br />Opening one's eyes to be freed of dishonesty, <br />Reveals the truth within. <br />Realizing a critique quickly given... <br />Is not neccessarily meant as negativity. <br /> <br />I am the first to sympathize, <br />With those wishing not to see... <br />Their dirty laundry dragged into the open, <br />So publicly for it to be seen on the streets. <br />With a doing done by them... <br />But goes unadmitted consciously. <br /> <br />And if so much which is soiled is publicly exposed, <br />Denying its existence only tarnishes more... <br />The credibility of those, <br />Believing they can hide to smother anything... <br />Under impressive dress. <br />In the wearing of brand new clothes recently purchased. <br />And yet, <br />Missing a message when delivered and told.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/dragged-into-the-open/
