The Insignificant Poem by RIC BASTASA

they let you in and you feel a little bit elated
it is their party
and they offer you a drink and you like it
they tell you stories and you
like them

and then they ask about you
all about you not just your name not just the place of your birth
not just the name of your parents

what you do and how much do you earn
right there
they will ask about the details
every necessary detail

and then after you tell them your story
take care of yourself

you are now alone
they just kick you out

you should have known too well
it is their party and they make the rules

you bet
you have become the 'it'
the one that bites the dust
another one that has become
insignificant