A Lasting Impression Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

'If you know sooo much,
Why aint you rich? '

If I chose to be what you think I should be,
I wouldn't be here to listen to your comments.

'Then why do you? '

We all have our priorities.
And if you're going to amuse me for free,
At 'your' expense?
I don't have to know a thing,
If I find people like you who entertain.
And freely deliver it too?
You have no clue how rich that is.

'You are missing my point.'

Really?
I think what you value,
Dismisses my objective.

'And how what it is I value,
Dismisses 'your' objective? '

Who is here passing judgement,
With a hope what has been said...
Leaves a lasting impression?