'Out There' And In Number Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

There are those who believe,
They can do as they please.
Even expressing disrespect,
In everything they do...
That might cause others to get upset.

And expect these people do,
To be forgiven.
After an apology has been delivered.
With attempts to blame...
Every aspect of their nonsense,
On a childhood lived.

This explanation may include...
Negligent parents.
Or an overprotective smothering done.
Or pets that created their allergies.

Or...
Ancestors who infected the family bloodline,
By not using Food and Drug Administration approved...
Pesticides,
On homegrown vegetables.

And this left a scar that tormented,
By the acknowledgement...
Of those vegetable not being totally fresh and organic.

Hey...
These folks are 'out there'.
And in number!