Knowledge Obtained Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

A title to receive it achieved,
Doesn't leave one...
To become less effective.
Once that title is left behind.
And duties expected,
Are no longer requested.
The only thing that changes,
Is where someone sits.
Perhaps to perform,
Familiar tasks.
And without added headaches,
Having a title can inflict.
But one's knowledge to obtain,
Will always remain valued.
And from others solicited.
As if for them,
It is much more accessible.

'There is someone else calling,
Wanting to know,
How best to address you.
What to them should I say? '

-My name hasn't changed.
And I wish you stop saying,
Mister Browbeater is busy.
You decide to stay.
And not sleep or eat,
For two days.
Okay?
So...
Hopefully who ever it is,
Will address me respectfully.
And stop calling me...
The Duke of Earl.
Whether it's a joke or not.-