Re-Acting To Hearsay Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Re-acting to hearsay and not the facts,
Does not make for healthy mentalities.
Evidence of that has destroyed families,
Business and other close relationships.
When all anyone with a consciousness,
With a motive shown and a proving to do...
Was to seek the truth!
And not repeat an overheard version of it.

But there are so many today,
Loving first to accuse to then pretend...
They have become offended,
When their expectation of a forgiveness...
Is neither mentioned or given an attention.
And these are the unfortunate times we live,
To be accepted with rear-ends on shoulders!
Weighing them down to carry unnecessary attitudes.

'If your butt wasn't where it is,
You would have understood to comprehend...
From the very beginning.
To do with your mouth closed and opened ears,
To avoid the stink you caused that clearly appears.
But no.
You decided you wanted to start conflict.
Congratulations. Enjoy it. You've got it in abundance.'

~But...
What about 'you' what are you going to do? ~

'Me?
I have found there are situations,
When pretending ignorance is a virtue.
And a benefit that frees me from involvement.
My steps will remain moving forward.
I've said what I've had to say to do not to repeat.
That's the 'me' I am keeping to know.'