In Exchange For Forgiveness! Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

I remember the days when ethnic jokes,
Were told to provoke one to respond...
In similar ignorance condoned that went on,
To manifest a racist environments.

Even though an escalation of this,
Sits on the tips of tongues...
Of those losing a grip,
Of those things done.

There seems to be less humor attached to it.
As those afflicted by their evil deeds...
No longer see themselves gifted with allies,
Who find them a bit funny.

Or depend on them,
To express remorse!
And of course showing remorse these days...
Will cost a fortune to accept in exchange for forgiveness!