In The 'I-Me' Mode Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Those persistently in the 'I-me' mode,
Grow obvious as time goes.
And often awaken when the time has past,
Too late to realize few are giving them attention.
With too much of life they wish to experience and live.
And those 'I-me' people although awakening,
Are still in a 'self-centered' mindset unconnected.
Like children misdirected and impressed by foolishness,
Showing themselves to be even less affected...
By change and the signs of the times,
That have long left them behind....
To repeat episodes no one cares to witness.