Every now and then we
Come across someone
Who in his own mind is
Just a little better than us
He may have been a doctor
Or a minister but at any
Rate feels superior and his
Opinions are the only ones
That hold authority. The
Best thing is to leave at once
Just to prevent any conflict
And hard feelings. However, I
Am an instigator and don’t let
False proclamations pass by.
I give another viewpoint and
Back it up with facts as
Opposed to the media and
Presidential who know nothing
But lies and divert the normal
People away from the truth.
These erudite make a habit of
Mocking others who are living
Life to the fullest and expect
Them to meet their every need.
I heard one ask the waitress what
Beer he was drinking last Tuesday
Night. I don’t know if he expected
Her to pull out a notebook or just
Recall on her own. She mentioned
A few possibilities and our friend
Settled on one but later claimed it
Was not the same as if anyone
Really cared. I thought we were
Having a beer before a poetry
Reading and when the reading was
Mentioned it was too late except for
The last few readings. I fell in love with
One of the poets but I could not get
To her to convey that message. It upset
me but I wasn’t going to get on a soapbox.
the erudite put his imprimatur on the
Event, so everything turned out well. i
tried his beer on the way back and thought
it was lousy.
Stanski
May 8, 2023, ^
Steve Haarman 