Good Eye Contact Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

I have learned,
From the taking of surprise tests to pass...
That good intentions meant and verbally sent,
Are not always received...
Without them being re-interpreted,
By those seeking to evaluate and qualify...
A purpose other than the sentiment expressed,
Mentioned and sent with it meant.
People live lives,
Overthinking the basics to complex themselves.

I have learned simplicity treats me quite well.
With it best to keep good intentions kept meant,
To oneself until it has been shown to make known...
A life lived to accept and respect others,
For who they are to be...
And not heard from another what to expect,
Is a mutual understanding of an awareness felt...
To be as is and not a deception of someone's belief.

And today?
It is in one's own interest,
Not to say anything but nod.
With a doing to leave good eye contact.
To be left remembered,
As being sincere, sustained.
And perceived to have done this with intent.