Refuse To Be Abused Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Among the things I had consciously done,
But discovered the stopping of doing them...
Was an opportunity to change my own attitude,
About who I would give my time and respect to.
With it expected from those; although 'they' chose,
To have it perceived they were doing me the favor.
By allowing themselves to accomodate not appreciate,
My time and respect to them I gave as a choice made.

And when I found I was not the only one,
Used to have their nonsense to me done...
Well,
Needless to say today I don't have those desires...
To solicit that kind of disrespect leaving me upset.
Nor do I let my peace of mind become affected with regret,
By those who perceive me to be distant and sensitive...
With a removing me off of their 'Refuse To Be Abused List'.