Have It Said Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Evidence of existing reality,
Has left many unprepared...
To accept any of it.

Have it said...
That which you've accomplished,
To know the doing to be true.
Yet rumors spread by others said,
About what you did and with proof...
They still make attempts to undo.

Have it said...
Where you live to choose,
Does not impress.
Therefore...
You have no reason to expect,
From them to get respect.

Have it said...
Your efforts to endeavor,
Is more a public relations stunt.
And your sincerity to benefit others,
Goes unmentioned for the attention...
That is desired for a flaunting,
Of what it is you really want.

Have it said...
Your ego is so big,
You wear a hat to keep it unnoticed.
And if no one focuses upon your deeds,
You quickly show them attitude.
And in display of shallow selfishness,
From them you abruptly leave.

Have it said...
Whatever is heard to have others to hear,
To whisper innuendos in their ears.
But never allow the peace felt you keep within,
Become disturbed by folks,
With their own problems they can't end.

Have it said...
By those finding others with time to give,
To ultimately discover...
Who creates the lies to have them begin.
And who it was that made no attempts,
To endeavor their efforts to not defend.

Have it said...
By those who deceive to have others believe,
Their activities had been positive.
And not negative misdeeds to leave.
Have it said...
But don't be the one awaiting,
For forgiveness to be asked...
From those dishonest living lives to tell lies.

Since...
Evidence of existing reality,
Has left many unprepared...
To accept any of it.