Without That Kind Of Interruption

I've had those in my life...
Who believed,
I should be fulfilling 'their' dreams.
I should be acting on stages.
Or be seen on movie screens.

I've even had those,
Who have heard my compositions.
And thought I should sing.
Or because of my voice...
I'd make a great announcer,
On a radio station of my choice.

But,
I've always been a writer.
And that few people knew.
Although I am surprised by that...
Because for years my comments have appeared,
In local newspapers for anyone to view.

And that's a fact.

There is not one talent I have,
That I have not exposed.
And I still have my own dreams to pursue.
While those passing judgement,
And offering their nonsolicited critique...
Have yet to succeed.
Because they are in the business of others,
Like most gossip driven nonproductive folk.

And most of my life I have been quite happy,
Validating my skills.
With a doing of it,
Locally.
Nationally.
And internationally too.
But I must admit I am uncomfortable,
Bragging about what it is I do.

And many people do not have this as an issue.
With the hope that only a few 'selected' knew.

'IF I had your talents,
The whole world would know who I am.'

~Maybe that is the reason,
I have been given them.
To let them evolve...
Without that kind of interruption.~

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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