Take All The Time You Need Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

We have it here on your 'record'.
Theft of a candy bar,
From a local grocery store.
What is your defense?

'That was 60years ago.
I was but 4 years old.'

And you wish us on the panel to believe,
You can be entrusted to uphold...
Our principles and standards?
What lessons since then have you learned?

'I have learned...
My tolerance to deal with 'annointed' fools,
Is a gift and a remarkable blessing.
One I have come to cherish most of my life.'

We, on this selection committee...
Are not completely sure if your response is an insult.
So we have agreed to end our assessment of your talents,
Until further notice.

'Cool. Take all the time you need.
I will be waiting with baited breath for your response.'

And yet...
There is a sincerity about you,
That keeps us enthralled.
If it was up to me you would be selected.

'Cool. Take all the time you need.
I'm sure whomever is selected,
Will fit within the confines of your vision.
I don't do limitations well,
But I can certainly try.'

There is 'something about you,
I can not put my finger on.
But it is intriguing.
You will definitely be hearing from us soon.

'Cool. Take all the time you need.
You must be the 'brains' of this outfit?
I would love working with you.'

You mean 'for' us!

'No...
I mean 'with' you.'