Deserving Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Deserving



Only that which maintains,
A sustained development kept...
Shows those a growth they witness,
To not question its meaning.
Or a progress made and with depth.

If something thought understood,
Begins to confuse one's belief...
To then have others come to agree,
They too misunderstood...
What they took for granted,
Had changed from what they had perceived.

'Blame that on a lack of interest.'

~What? ~

'Perhaps there was a lack of interest.
A lack of it shown and there all the time.
And that which had not changed at all,
Was neither in disguise or difficult to find.
Since only that which attracts an interest,
Isn't said to be heard by anyone expressing...
Their beliefs to keep had been deceived.'

~I just 'assumed' from gossip heard,
What they did to do I too should expect.~

'So like the others you too,
Thought it best to express to them disrespect?
What interest did you show,
In their efforts or endeavors? '

~None.~

'Then why should you expect,
Your assumptions to provide understanding?
Or a receiving of anything to get then leave.
And why do you believe,
Any lack of interest to anything shown...
Should reveal to you what it is 'automatically'? '

~What they do is not my 'thing'? ~

'That's apparent.
But benefits from others' interests expressed,
You expect? '

~Why not?
I think I'm deserving.~

Sunday, February 22, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: life
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Roseann Shawiak 22 February 2015

A very unique and interesting way you have placed this conversation in your poem. You have expressed yourself in an understandable form with these difficult statements. Great messages held within these words, poignant and explicit. I always enjoy reading your poetry, you make me think. Thank you, RoseAnn

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Roseann Shawiak 22 February 2015

Very interesting and unique poem, I like how you draw the conversation out through verse. Very poignant message within your words, you expressed yourself very well and made explanations very understandable. Great poem Lawrence. Love your poetry! Thank you, RoseAnn

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