Quick To Defend A Perception Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Many are quick to defend,
A perception they have...
That they can do a balancing act,
While juggle balls.
Chew gum and hop on one foot.

Until it is brought to their attention...
Whatever it is they are perceiving,
Would be more impressive and believed...
If the cleaning of their own backyards,
Was for them a priority.
And accomplished to the best of their ability.

People are then more inclined to be forgiving,
Once it is acknowledged...
What one pursues to do,
Is in addition to what one has already done...
Successfully.