Expect Your Value To Become Diminished Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Would you like to discover your value quickly?
Here is a simple thing to do to test it...

With identity and dignity you pride inside,
Speak directly with honesty and truth...
In places not accustomed to it.

Begin with those who are family.
Then approach those you call friends.

I've seen this attempted by others.
Character assassinations began.
And you know there will be labelling done!

Well...
Some do not know this.
And are ready to seek approval and acceptance.

Expect your value to become diminished,
If you buy any of that, 'You are not like us' nonsense.