Think About It Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Think about it.
Is it really fair,
That anyone declared intelligent...
Should assume those not given that designation,
Are amongst those ignorant?
And should at all cost,
Be avoided?

And...
To that,
Your response would be?

Are you giving the question I asked,
More time to ponder?

Comeon.
Why are you looking at me,
Suspiciously?

Why are you backing away from me?
It's just a simple question.
Hey?
Hey?
You don't have to run away.
It's not my survey.
What is it you hide,
And try to protect?

HEY?

Some people today,
Get highly defensive...
By anyone attempting to communicate.
It's not like I asked anything to offend,
Intentionally.