Easily Taken To Exchange

Anyone telling me,
I've got to fight for what I believe in?
Only fool themselves.

I don't have to fight for anything,
That is mine.
Nor do I have to take it away.

It took me a long time to understand,
What I am given...
Had already been delivered and recognized as mine.

And anyone wishing to take away what is mine?
Certainly have not comprehended,
Who delivered to me what I have.
And the intention meant when it was given.

Anyone telling me,
I've got to fight for what I believe in?
Only fool themselves.

I don't have to fight for anything,
That is mine.
Nor do I have to take it away.
It's not that kind of 'gift' easily taken,
To exchange!

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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