Unwarranted Acts Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Many may elect to have selective memories,
As a preference to leave behind misdeeds they've done.
But the ones left affected with their memories intact,
May or may not...
Forgive the unwarranted acts that had attacked them.

However,
A forgetting what it took to heal and mend...
Seldom is remembered as a period of enchantment.
Or a process that effectively connects,
To a time when they romanced getting such attention.
And for whatever the reason,
Those who have been wicked and evil awaken with guilt...
Has little to do with an apology given to accept.

'Look at you.
You look terrific.
Time and life has certainly been good to you.'

~Thanks.
I'm surprised.
You do not look disappointed.~

'Disappointed?
Why on Earth should I be disappointed?
You look fabulous; the picture of perfect health.'

I remember a 'few' people,
Doing all they could to ruin my life.
Thank GOD I kept my faith.
Thank GOD I still do.

'Tell me about it.
I 'found' God just a year ago.
And today?
I am able to forgive myself,
For anything I've ever done to anyone.
It's like 'magic' how much I have forgotten.
How 'bout you? '

Sometimes I awaken,
Wishing I had a thick steel rod to use on some folks.

'Let go of feelings like that.
What purpose would that 'now' serve? '

I would help some people remember,
What 'my' life was like before THEY 'found' God.