Not intrigued by teasing.

Has passed.Acts of forgiveness and regret…Are admirable.But what truthfully can be accomplished now?Those wounds inflicted have healed.The anguish of betrayal has diminishedFrom its initial intent.A mindset once narrow has broaden.And the expression of fresh empathies…Are as meaningless,As the desire of one who is haunted by a guilt,That another does not live with!Especially since the one…

As a ‘slowdown’.A progressive retrieval,From an accustomed forward process.And that processIs currently undergoing a deterence,To enable a fortification of principles to be applied.A recess that has decreased an increased movement,Should not confuse the use of an installationOf targeted limits that have been placedTo offset the appearanceOf a reflected weakened economy.And a recession by definition…Is not…

From those caught up in worshippingThe onslaught of their own dysfunctions!And explanations are crafted.Repeating disbelief,In an accepted way as to not projectTotal ignorance of the subject!And lack of interest!Direct eye contact is preferred.There is something about it that can be trusted!However…So many are skilled at deception these days.Watching one’s brow furrowed…Shows more frustration than truth…

Why is it so rarely displayed?People who succeed academically…Sometimes find it hard to mixWith those who are suppose to lackA worldly knowledge and quick wit!Those who spend their lives in books…May have minds of intelligence,But few know how to cook!Or know how to hold a conversation…Without returning an ‘all knowing’ look!With a raised eyebrow…And a…

Those actions I did then…Were tolerated and condoned by someone else,Who I respected as an adult and it reflected.Whether or not I accepted.And from those who taught me,The difference as I grew.I knew when I matured…So few did that too.And while they now make excuses,For everything that they do…Or not.Expecting to be dismissed…Like children throwing…

‘Gotta keep in the run, son.This turf is getting harder than concrete.Gotta keep a strong pace going…Ahead of those asleep on the streets.I’m gonna make sure we eat.And have a place safe enough to sleep.That’s why your mama tieing up her shoes,With the cleats!But mama…Why you putting that mask on your face?‘Chile…I gotta do what…