A Remnant Scar Poem by Anthony Raymond

My eyes caught sight of a remnant scar
I drifted back to a place not so far
When everything was new and fresh
Youthful clear unblemished flesh
Reminiscing that it was not by chance
I alone allowed the blow to glance
Setting the stage for what now appears
A lasting remembrance of my early years
It seemed to start out as just a little nick
No harm could evolve from such a tiny prick
Feeling there was no reason for concern
Foolish thinking I was soon to learn
Allowing contamination to settle in
Infecting the affected person within
A short time later it began to spread
The once healthy body, the once clear head
Convincing myself everything was alright
Quickly deteriorating and loosing sight
Taking a toll it began to look and feel strange
Then I realized things really needed to change
I began mending areas I left long unattended
Especially where I had most often offended
After some time I began to notice healing
Touching me deeply with a wonderful feeling
Soon the infection had all but gone away
I looked forward with hope to a better day
Paying attention to matters ever so small
Each day trying my best to address them all
This life change experience and short memoir
Of such a little tiny wound and A Remnant Scar