'One-Up-Man-Ship'

Discussing with anyone, What I perceive to be an obstacle... Or is on my path to block in opposition, To do with an understanding I comprehend... Is to never pursue this route to do again. No! Not with a hope undivided attention I will get, With a removing whatever it is that is on my mind. I refuse to have my sensibilities abused, With assistance that leaves me looking for an exit. I have discovered too long ago, Involving to mention to others in confidence to share... About that which affected my life personally, Only opens a door for a competition to start. And I know I am not the only one, Who has experienced this with an attempt to end. Since there was nothing to win but the beginning, Of a headache. People seldom offer their suggestions, To recommend with honest opinions given. Many seem to want to begin a game to play, Of 'one-up-man-ship'... That engages in a verbal outdoing, As if they are prepared with a detailed list... That ensures they will stay a jump ahead, With 'their' issues to highlight instead. 'I hope what I have had to say helps.' You have no idea how listening to you, Has been for me therapeutic.