Kept And Accepted Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Kept And Accepted



When will all the ignorance in existence,
Be admitted to have it end?

'If I were you I'd be more cautious,
And extremely careful...
Who you call ignorant.
Those remarks are offensive.
Especially here.
People are sensitive,
As to how what they value...
To be interpreted by others to depict.'

I see.

'We protect and respect our differences,
By the setting up of fences.
And everyone enjoys living in separate divisions,
Our ancestors left to us in printed documents...
To recommend the guaranteeing of peace.'

I see.

'And this was not done for anyone to come,
To say what we have obeyed to do for centuries...
Is ignorant.
So take your offensive remarks and leave.'

I see.

'No you don't.
If you did,
You would not confuse progress,
With steps we have taken...
To ensure our entitlements are kept,
AND accepted to protect...
For the benefit of our children and theirs.'

I see.

'That you may.
However...
You will never understand our ways,
That will stay and remain isolated.'

I see.
Perhaps you are right.
This is more like defending one's mental illness.
And your doing of it is not so isolated anymore.

Friday, June 13, 2014
Topic(s) of this poem: acceptance
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