Observation & Perception

By Peter Mariutto

Many thanks to all who find themselves reading this now, and for your attention to the following work, because it was created for you. I hope that you may find something relatable within, and perhaps either redefine your lifestyle, or come to terms with it.
As may be evident by the titles of the two parts, the first is an observation, which pertains to external elements. These are comments on the surrounding physical world and are generally more concrete in nature. The second, however, is a perception. This side of the work looks internally and is more related to thoughts or elements that possess a less tangible nature.
Both are incredibly important to life, of which this work is a critique, and as such are balanced. It is my hope that you are able to appreciate some elements, even if you dont find yourself in favor of them all. Regardless these are the truths I have observed and perceived.

Pete

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Mar 20, 2015
• ISBN: 9781503551022

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Copyright © 2015 by Peter Mariutto.

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Contents

An Observation

Part 1

A Perception

Part 2

Anthology 2015

For Chester,

And all of the friends he and I have made.

Man is the measure of all things: of things that are, that they are; and of things that are not, that they are not.

-Protagoras

An Observation

Part 1

Going through life, I have learned these things thus far:

-If you drop something, it will land on your feet.

-Your partner’s mother is the most powerful person you’ll know.

-Trust most, but with care.

-Time repairs all but itself.

-Many trials are required to learn most things, and many more are learned the hard way.

-You haven’t known them long enough.

-Regret, but do not dwell.

-Listen.

I’d like to get to know you better

but the pressures of being better than you are too great.

I’d laugh at your jokes

but laughing looks weak in the eyes of my company.

I’d drive you home

but there’s another girl here who’s taken a liking to me.

I’d ask you to dance

but making your night isn’t worth the embarrassment.

I’d give you a call

but I wouldn’t know what to say to you.

Perhaps I’d apologize

but it’d be far too late for me.

Sounds from the mind are often met with cold realities. Despite the legitimacy of one’s opinions- at the end of the day they are just that. Although there is a certain comfort acquired at the bypass of the spotlight. All the other passengers become agitated over time, and begin to vocalize their distaste. Then the person speaking will inevitably get off the bus eventually.

The remaining passengers are left pondering, in desirable silence, which they were all in such a hurry to attain.

I was watching from the window above.

Seeing the usual reaction upon being offered a pamphlet.

the silent treatment

I wanted to go down, to explain to him.

Minnesota nice is the worst kind of rude.

the silent treatment

As the next prospect blew by,

I decided to empathize.

Making my way toward him.

Gliding down the shallow steps.

I greeted him with a smile, and was about to speak-

He interrupted me, unintentionally asphyxiating my curiosity.

I was confused, not offended, shocked really.

I didn’t respond, just nodded, and took his pamphlet. I started away slowly,

I