PRICKLES OF DISRESPECT.

Ignorance given in a belittling way

as to make one feel invisible,

Lack of manners displayed

for the benefit of one in the room,

To be acknowledged by being introduced

I deem as quite respectable,

Letting someone stand like wood

while others chat can be seen as rude.

You took it on yourself to assume

that this one guest I knew,

'Never seen this gentleman before' I said;

but you insisted by giving an event of value,

After I had introduced myself

my gesture seem quite acceptable,

Giving rank and name, ending 'By the way,'

left the room felt all was commendable.

Thoughtless actions come easily

when the subconscious plays its tricks,

And to the surface past personal issues come

as subtle faults unfixed.