Inspected To Then Carefully Select Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Many messages go unaccepted.
Since more today have grown too concerned,
Of the content offending perceptions of innocence.
With a kept belief,
That if a political correctness is emphasized...
To prioritize,
Social etiquette and outdated values...
Will return to erase 'most' advancements made.
Advancements that have already taken place,
Although embarrassing to face...
By those who perceive such messages received,
Improper, offensive and in poor taste.
Although witnessed charading...
Are the ones claiming to be shocked and overwhelmed.

And such depictions stripped of parading masquerades,
With dismissed and ignored pretensions...
Must first be inspected to then carefully select...
Which part of each message best reflects,
What should be revealed with it tweaked and sweetened.
Opposed to that which should be ignored and censored,
For the purposes to protect a keeping of sensitivities.
Sensitivities deceived,
But secretly hidden to unleash discreetly.