Forgiveness To Give It Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Some may find it convenient,
To use another,
They might consider to be...
Either an easy target.
Or not a challenge,
Intellectually.

Being respectful and thoughtful
And sincere to a fault,
Is often taken for granted...
By those who expect,
They can say and do...
As they please and choose.
To someone regarded,
With a screw 'upstairs' loose!

Until...
Winds shift.
Deadends to limits come swift.
Doors close to lock.
Knocks on them go unheard.
Brick walls are built.
Bridges are burned...quick!
And a forgiveness to give it,
Becomes understood...
Is not repeatedly renewed,
To exist for eternity.