A Skittish Dependency Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

A skittish dependency on low self-esteem,
One keeps to select a kept insecurity protected...
With this shared with siblings as a doing taught.
And seen by offspring as a way of life sought,
Continues a cycle that is thought...
To be an accepting of restrictions to obey and follow.
With a doing to sit on a fence meant,
A passing of judgement is what one does.

Everyday in the same shared environment,
There are those wishing to break down barriers...
Intended to prevent and hinder mental adventures.
And those who struggle through obstacles to prove,
They have no intention to remain limited...
Are often subjected to negative comments,
By those who see themselves victimized...
With expectations their kept beliefs,
Should at least keep them empathized.

'Some folks just 'think',
They are so much better than the rest of us.'

~Why would you say that?
They are breaking down old barriers.
They should be praised not despised.
What have you done,
Besides pass judgement on those sacrificing their lives.~

'I do like the others do,
Remain down-to-Earth...
Until my entitlements are approved.'

~Entitlements?
What entitlements? ~

'The ones we've been promised,
If we stayed on the fence and prayed.'

~And you've been convinced,
Others doing what they can...
To break down restrictions by taking a stand,
Only do this for the attention they get? ~

'Sure.
Why would they want to change,
The course of our history?
And...
To do it with such,
Arrogance and pride.
Most of us find that to be,
Despicable and embarrassing to our heritage.'

~Which is? ~

'An accepting of our boundaries.
You know...
The ones we've seen on TV and Movies.
The ones we try to preserve through 'rap'.