Leaving Behind An Intent To Demean Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Whatever that is,
That comes to provide a comfort...
To anyone with a kept belief,
It is okay to disrespect someone in their home...
With an inspection of the decor,
And perceive during their assessment...
It is okay to say and do as they please,
Will be someone who will eventually receive...
An unannounced visit from the spirits,
Who reside inside that home with a kept peace...
Seeking to teach a few lessons taught to be learned.

This is inevitable to protect what has been earned,
By the one who does not have to warn repeatedly...
That an invitation accepted does not grant anyone,
To come and go with a leaving behind an intent to demean.
There are some environments that will not condone ignorance.
And in one's home anyone who visits another,
Should accept to have that known with no exceptions.