I Am Wishing For Something Other Than This Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Because I made decisions,
To release and free myself of tensions.
I have been told I am not 'really' happy.

I am told I hunger for a success that shows.
I am told my lifestyle is much too basic.
And I wish for things to hear others sing,
My praises.

Because I made decisions,
To release and free myself of tensions.
Preferring my peace,
Surrounded by more of it...
I have split from all conflicts to release.

I am told 'this' is NOT what I want!
By those who have no clue...
Just how much of this nothingness,
I have earned!

And how grateful I am,
To have what I have 'heard' said...
I am wishing for something other than this,
Which isn't mine to keep as is...
In abundance.
Instead of participating in a rat race,
With those of familiar faces.

Needless to say...
I can smile,
And walk away!
With this treasured basicness I own.