Not There To Be Theirs
Lawrence S. Pertillar 1947 (Connecticut)
Words written,
However...
Neither heard nor hear spoken.
Can be interpreted to use,
For the purpose to abuse.
If...
Anyone intended to take that road.
Although...
Specific words used.
To have their meanings reinterpreted.
Beyond definition.
Is often done to leave many left believing,
In their minds.
That makes them feel obligated to find,
Something not there.
But secretly kept between the lines.
With an intent meant by the writer,
The reader will discover.
To declare they are not among the blind..
'Hello.
Yes it is.
Who is this calling?'
'We never met.
Yet I will confess I had been a fan.
But what you have written lately to write,
Has ruined my life.'
'I...uh...huh?'
'Don't pretend you didn't do it.
You intentionally ruined,
My entire personal life.'
'First of all,
Thank you for reading the stuff I write.
But...
If you don't mind my asking this question.
You are a human being?
I know I shouldn't assume this.
But are you?'
'Of course, I am.
What kind of crazy question is that?
I love when you write,
About the birds and bees.
Leaves falling from trees in the Autumn.
And other things I can imagine to dream.
But when you began,
Writing about facts.
To involve the personal relationships I have.
That was it for me.'
'I know this may be difficult to believe.
But not only am I a writer.
But also a human being,
With a multitude of various experiences.'
'That may be true.
But why is it,
You can't keep those personal experiences...
Kept to yourself?'
'If I did,
I would not share them with you.
I would be sharing them with a therapist.
More than one perhaps a few.
Writing for me,
Is my own personal psychiatrist.'
'Okay.
I understand that very clearly.
And...
If I told you,
I too am a psychiatrist.
What would you then say?'
'Be glad I am not a client.
Keep reading my writings.
And remain being,
One of my fans.'
'What about my personal life?'
'I am a writer.
You just told me you understood that!'
'I did and do.
Thank you for this session.
Is it possible,
I can schedule another one with you?'
'I...uh...
I love to write.
And my mind?
Is already booked up enough as it is.
You will be fine.
Get much rest and stay away from the wine.'
'Scotch on the rocks.'
'That too.
Have a good day!'
'I can't believe this.'
'These days to say,
God works in mysterious ways...
No one should admit to disbelieving,
ANYTHING!
Except one thing.'
'A not getting paid,
By people who could more than afford...
Getting advice for free.'
'LOLOLOL...
That's funny.'
'I have been told by my creditors,
Even unknown comedians...
Find a way to at least,
Pay something on their overdue bills!'
'LOL...STOP.
You're hilarious.'
'Hysterically?
I think of myself as a natural.
Vaccinated and immune,
From keeping money in my pockets.'
'Times will change.'
'Those times came.
To leave nothing but change in my pockets.
Whenever I got it.
Goodbye, good luck and keep reading!'
'
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Written on August 16, 2022
Submitted by lpahtillah on August 16, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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