The 'Could-Have-Beens' Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Why is there so much attention given,
To the 'could-have-beens' but weren't mentioned...
For positions they might have held.
But decisions made were determined with intention...
With the leaving of those seeking symbolic images,
Upset, perplexed and knowing not why they yell.

Why are there disinterested others,
Listening to their opinions as if transfixed?
And what difference does it make,
If statements made by them are outdated and useless?
Since those who may be influenced to be convinced,
Are still not comprehending the basics with common sense.