Extraordinary Talent Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

As long as you continue to feed,
Into your own weaknesses.
With emphasis and conviction.
Do not expect to be strengthened...
By random deliveries of expected acceptance.
Providing a wealth of abundance,
That offers you the glow of good health!

The package wrapped in gold dust...
And shimmering bright in blinding sparkle,
May be something you believe...
Comes as you plead,
On your bended knees!

However,
These and other delusions you perceive,
Often do not appear...
For those basking in their trials,
And tribulations!

Unless...
You have mastered the art of despair!
And you have been assigned,
To show others...
The best way in which to do it!
The best way they can remain glued to sorrow.
And how to keep themselves there,
Today,
And all their tomorrows to come.

If that 'is' the case...
Forgive my interference.
You have extraordinary talent!
Done with remarkable and exquisite realism.