Addictive Personalities Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

All that 'is'
Will change.
All that 'has'
Will not.

And you expect,
Something from yesterday to be repeated?
Children who can not read,
Are passed along from grade to grade.
Without any comprehension at all being done.
There are folks hired in executive positions,
Because of their looks.
There are few women chefs who cook in restaurants.
And I have never seen a fireman direct traffic!
Have you?

'You make absolutely no sense.'

And neither do you.
All I asked if you will loan me another $10,
Like you did yesterday.
I will pay you back!

And you expect,
Something from yesterday to be repeated?
Children who can not read,
Are passed along from grade to grade.
Without any comprehension at all being done.
There are folks hired in executive positions,
Because of their looks.
There are...

'I get the picture! '

I don't think you do.
I don't think you will.
We both have addictive personalities.