Based Upon Evidence Gathered Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

The results of the investigation are in.
I have them here and in my hands.
Will those who feel they have been unjustly accused,
Please stand.
There is no need for anyone to strike fixed poses.
Relax and attempt to do it naturally.

Based upon evidence gathered from eyewitnesses,
And other reliable sources...
Including childhood classmates, relatives,
Previous close associates and jilted spouses...
Mistresses, discreet lovers and others down low,
It has been determined...
That you, the people standing before me,
And summoned to this court...
Have been found guilty of 'assuming' yourselves fabulous.
None of you are 'ALL THAT' or a bag of chips.
The results are in.
Nothing I have before me proves differently.
And...
With that stated,
All of your counter claims of being defamed and mentally abused,
Have been dismissed.
And may I say this off the record and in strict compliance,
To your confidence...
Most of you are train wrecks and not the truck stoppers you wish.

'Your Honor? '

Yes, what is it?

'May I approach the bench? '

Of course.
What is it?

'My clients have requested to keep their delusions.
Is there something/anything you can do?

Why do you whisper?

'I promised them they would be happy with your decision.'

Well then...
Let those with kept delusions,
Feel free to keep them.
But you are not nor will ever be FABULOUS!
Understood? Believe it.
There is nothing we have gathered to keep in your records,
That indicates the happening of it. Now. Never. Or Ever.
This awakening session is adjourn.
And please...before we leave,
No rolling of eyes or mumbling heard from lips.
Or references made to 'mother'.