Subjected To Their Release Of Insecurities Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

You will get and find attention,
IF it is to someone's benefit.

You will be treated with consideration,
IF someone else gets credit for it.

You will also be ignored by those who show and tell.
The subject of charades and gossip.
Someone will initiate a wish not to see you well.

IF you are the one who has peace of mind...
And dismiss conflicts of all kinds.
Someone will produce an obstacle for you.

IF you have managed to survive,
And thrive independently...
You will get and find attention,
From those unaccepting...
You have achieved maturity.

And maturity is a threat,
To those who do not respect who you are!
And 'how' you got that done.

You see...
You will get and find attention,
IF it is to someone's benefit.
Someone who has been stung and stunned!

And as long as you remain,
The fool they believe you to be!
Or that person they perceive provides them comedic relief...
To keep their sensibilities obtained and valued,
You will be subjected to their release of insecurities.
Especially if it is thought,
You are accessible to their antics.
And accustomed...as they see it,
To your own stupidity!