Updated (Claims) Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

It's missing.
And for several decades,
With their accusations made...
Is the proof of evidence,
Of having expertise.
And knowledge that qualifies,
A name they have established...
By defaming others with claims,
Those they shamed...
Had used 'their' name,
To rise 'overnight'...
Reaching remarkable heights.
Although...
Long before it was known,
Those accused...
Had already produced,
To have left their endeavors...
Documented to research.
And scutinized to believe.

And yet...
The ones who have made,
Accusations for several decades
Still to create,
Pray with hope...
Time will allow them to explain
Their updated excuses...
And falsely 'produced' claims,
Had somehow did not prevent...
Those resented,
From eliminating obstacles laid
While stepping away...
To succeed and leave behind,
Those would made others believe
They had keys to open doors.
But for whatever the reason...
The expertise,
To use those keys...
They have yet to acquire,
The ability to use them.