Criticism intended maliciously
Terse words in anger spoken
Ridicule from an immature person.
We remember…we remember.

Not thinking an unkind act is performed
We forgive, but often can’t forget.
Thus, the scars time won’t heal.
We remember…we remember.

Negatives! Simply negatives!
All are negatives sent to trip us.
But in strength we cast these down
Refusing to remember

Unless in remembering
These some of life’s bitters
We refuse to act
Hurt…intimidated…revengeful

And determined to be careful
Not to inflict on another
A Scar.