Based Upon A Maturity Earned

Telling people where to get off and go,
Isn't easy in places where mediocrity is praised.
The slightest thing offends those spineless,
And quick to follow!

You know...
Those afraid to make waves,
But in the privacy of stirring gossip made...
They take delight in basking in the shade.
Daring to individualize their comments...
In daylight.

Fearing to appear to have an identity...
Based upon a maturity earned.
And certainly one that is out of place,
Disputing those with mouths constantly open!

'Say what you will about me.
However...
I've known who I am,
Much longer than you have 'never' been on your own,
Alone,
To define what it is you are!
Or...
Why you are the way you are!
Or who it is you think! '

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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