Very Much Does This Become A Factor Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

To be branded different,
Eventually motivates...
The one made aware of it.

The one feeling misfit...
And out of place.
The one labelled with indignities,
By others.
Taunting!
To initiate feelings of being disgraced.

Those discovered unmotivated...
And dispersing their own brand,
Of collective mental punishment.
Unsolicited yet promoted!

Unless they are in agreement,
Someone they perceive beneath them...
Who has achieved success,
Merits a cold shoulder...
To express and show,
Their disapproval.
With ignorance intact!

And this act done...
Comes complete,
With unattractive verbal attacks.
Sweetened to release their insecurities.

To satisfy a self importance,
They hope is noticed!
With an exposed devotion.

And...
It is!
Some sick notion practiced.
And...
It is!
Very much a factor,
In determining their lack of consciousness.
Possessed as if sought after.
To keep and defend against,
Those minding their business.
Those unaffected by this.
And indifferent!