Abilities Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

My abilities to discover,
Had little to do...
With my seeking of sought,
And needed approval.

My abilities to discover,
Had more to do...
With my facing mistakes,
To not deny I made them.
And improving upon my ability,
To refuse the listening...
Of excuses.
Being able to acquire that,
As an ability to have...
Has made my efforts endeavored,
Less challenging...
When opinions of others,
Are heard to hear unsolicited.