To Lace And Tie My Own Shoes

I've said many things.
And hope to say more,
People will 'suspect'...
I will someday regret.

And those very same people,
Will still have no clue...
As to 'who' taught me,
To lace and tie my own shoes.

Or...
From where I've been taught my lessons.
Or...
The teachers involved with my curriculum.
Or...
What I chose to do instead of listening,
That got me into much heated trouble.
Or...
Those extra activities,
That came to tease my unconsciousness.

I've said many things.
And hope to say more,
People will 'suspect'...
I will someday regret.

And those very same people,
Will still have no clue...
As to 'who' taught me,
To lace and tie my own shoes.

If there is anything I might regret,
Because I am interested in others...
With an attention given I give them to get,
Is allowing myself to become approachable...
By those I already know are fools.
And they attempt to confuse my sincerity.

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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