Peer Pressure

Sometimes I try to back out gracefully, with one foot
         Dragging a ball and chain.

I remain supple and pliant in the face of opposition--
         That's not the problem.

It's my unspoken resolve to be free of all factors
         That gets me in trouble.

Everyone sees themselves casting the deciding vote;
         My hope is that they abstain.


©2009 Michael Fraley




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