Expectations Kept Low Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Expectations kept low and enforced to be accepted,
Have those attempting to climb out of holes...
They dug deep to keep mediocrity appealing.

I've heard it preached to be sermonized from pulpits,
How God loves those who are humble in deed.
Especially those who tithe at least,
10% of their weekly earnings and proudly.
Without giving a thought to a minister who leaves,
Driving away in a polished Mercedes...
To live comfortably AND tax free.
And as that 'old' saying goes...
'Do as I say. Not as I do.
Don't expect me to share my profits with you.'

~Are you SURE that's how it goes? ~

I'm not one who faults or seeks judgement to pass,
On those addicted to receive interpretations of their lives.
Or how they get their dose in Sunday clothes,
Dressed to the 9's and refine to get their minds entwined.
HOWEVER...
If blunt was the truth by those delivering the 'word',
Less hunger and homelessness would occur.
And those on their knees would reject hypocrisies,
To see as they observe...
Anyone who has benefitted from a better life deserved,
Are those not on their knees pleading from God to be blessed...
But doing their best with applying discipline and hard work 'first',
To detest in protesting against kept delusions creating confusion...
To thirst.

~Or...
Are you an observer of what 'goes' that 'shows'? ~