You Do Not Have To Be Insulting

Back in the day,
When my portrayal of a waning youth...
Was in the midst of my denial and pretentions,
I attempted to expose every talent I had.
With wishes to share...
And delivering energy,
That took hours for me to gather and prepare.

Today I am more aware,
Of being part of Mother Nature's affairs.
And even if I had a magic wand...
I couldn't pretend my aging isn't there.
No matter who tells me how good I look...
To be at my age!

Excuse me?
And what 'age' do you 'think' I am? Huh?

'Well...
My parents remember you when 'they' were children.
And they were born in 1973.
So you have to be...'

Forget it.
You do not have to be insulting.

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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