What Else Do You Offer? Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

And?

Okay!
So...
You discovered I have a sense,
Of intelligence.
And you believe I am here to be used,
Exclusively as your intstrument.

But that will not happen.

Today you speak of encouraging,
And establishing relationships.
But everything you've done,
Has been the opposite of it!

I came to you wishing to do the same thing.
But you assessed me then as having...
Nothing to the table to bring.
To heighten your visuals.

But not only can I build tables.
I also can cook and clean.
I know how to use a mop and sweep.
Taking out the trash and washing dishes...
Are extremely important to me.

I can wear a suit and tie.
And give an image that is impressive.
But I prefer to keep it basic.
Since I don't masquerade or charade,
For the attention that it brings.
That kind of life I do not satiate.

And you?
Are much too pretentious.

And?
Well...

Okay!
So...
You discovered I have a sense,
Of intelligence.
And you believe I am here to be used,
Exclusively as your instrument.
Now that you know this...
This 'intelligence' that drops your lips.
You are funny!

What else do you offer?
Since what you propose,
Would never satisfy...
An integrity I pride!

Hurry up,
Make it quick.
I have a walk to take.
And Mother Nature to visit!