If Pride Was Felt Inside To Feel Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

If pride was felt inside to feel it...
It would be shown.
And to all would be known.

If pride was felt with intent and integrity,
Few would be envious.
And who would then express jealousy.

But pride and identity,
Is as distant as an orphan...
Seeking purpose and a home,
Alone.
To roam.
Feeling disconnected.
Leaving one who travels...
Wishing this corrected.

If pride was felt inside to feel it...
It would be shown.
And to all would be known.
But...
One who travels,
Wishing to connect...
Feels as distant as an orphan,
Alone.
To roam!
And...
Feeling disconnected.
Hoping one day,
Pride will be displayed and known.