Strong And Confident Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

I understand those,
Who chased the taste of money.
I also admire those,
Who stick to their convictions.

But I do not comprehend anyone,
Who belabors in the dwelling of envy.
It seems too much time is spent,
Living one's life jealous and feeling resentment.

I understand those,
Who make mistakes.
Forgive 'themselves...
And move on.

It's difficult for me to tolerate,
The ones who make excuses...
And burden others,
With the singing of their sad songs.

And those who are strong and confident,
I've come to admire a lot!
They are the ones never heard in discussion,
Complaining about their aches and pains.
Or who it is they know!
Or what it is they've got.
They live their lives,
In the pursuit of what this experience to them means.

And there is something about 'that' done,
That earns the giving of my respect.