Reality Bites With A Painful Sting Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Flaunting our possessions,
With obsessessed aggressions...
Seems to be, of late, outdated.
Inflated egos held unshakened,
Have suddenly taken a backseat...
To become, today, a display passé.

Who is lesbian or gay or both...
Has diminished innuendos,
And less folks peeking...
From behind closed blinds,
Where for sale signs are exposed!
Something has come to stun.
Affecting the lives of everyone!

Reality bites with a painful sting.
Less is being gossiped about trivial frivolous things!
Why?
People are trying to hide their frightening embarrassments.
A seriousness has descended upon their personal sentiments.
Yesterday good credit ratings,
Had most jumping for joy!
But an ability to pay with card charges has faded away.
A belt tightening comes...
And that can annoy!

Foolish beliefs of getting assistance to relieve them of grief...
Have many steadfast in observations waiting.
With crossed fingers and in prayer...
Staring at planted plastic flamingos on property they glare.
Hoping a miracle will encourage them to fly.
Or at least a temporary high afforded...
Will get them buzzed,
To nudge them slightly for an imagined flight!

These days have brought limitations...
Even for those who are snowbirds!