Not A Photocopy Or A Transparency

I do not need an answered survey,
To review responses...
As if I do not know details or understand,
What my life has been like.
And first hand.

I've known each day,
About those obstacles that have come my way.
And what it is I must do.
And who it is I must fight!

Forget those graphs with statistics crafted.
My eyes have been wide open,
Despite of outsiders...
Giving their opinions to convince others,
Information gathered...
Is a life I've known to live,
Whether wrong or right.

I've lived my life and not in hiding.
Day and night,
And for a number of years.

I am not a photocopy or a transparency.
Every emotion I feel is real,
Here inside of me.
And when I get upset with my feelings hurt...
It is up to me to know,
To what degree I've got to heal.

I do not need an answered survey,
To review responses...
As if I do not know or understand,
What my life has been like.
And first hand.

I've known each day,
About those obstacles that have come my way.
And what it is I must do.
And who it is I must fight!

Everyday since my birth,
Here on Earth...
I've observed and felt and grew.
And all of the experiences I have obtained...
I've learned more than one lesson!
I've learned quite a few.

And with each day I am blessed to live,
God has granted me the wisdom...
To know what it is,
And what it takes...
For me to succeed and complete,
Whatever it is that I must do to feel upbeat.

I am not on the sidelines,
Observing to be entertained.
I am an active participant and involved...
No matter who says what,
Or with unsolicited authority...
May say or claim!
I am 'me'.
Regardless of those labels attached to my name.

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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