Nothing Owed To Anyone Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

The only thing one may be observed doing,
May not be the only thing one can do.

That which is seen to prejudge,
May be thought to be one's only choice,
Because of an appearance of ease.
Few consider that what one chooses,
May satisfy that taster.

There may have been other things,
One has chosen to choose as well.
With other abilities accomplished and achieved.
Knowing there is nothing owed to anyone else,
To prove with a solicitation of attention sought.

The greater good is delivered to the one focused,
On a path one travels with purpose.