Petty people

allow all sleeping dogs daydream as they like
why do to another what you do dislike?
some things should be dealt with
peace would remain a myth
till we learn to respect another man’s psyche.

everyone has an atom of pettiness
rooted in them that we can’t see on their chests
to no matter our stand
we’ve all tasted firsthand
no be today, e doe tey man dey make jests.

Victor Oyedele