Selective Memory's Destructive Power

Through the fog of time, memories fade, 
Selectively, they dance, a masquerade.
They choose the fragments, both light and dark, 
A tapestry woven with a heartless spark.

Tenderness vanishes, like morning dew, 
Only scars remain, vivid and true.
Forgetting laughter, joy, and embrace, 
Selectivity memory breeds a barren space.

A weapon disguised in forgetful guise, 
Tearing apart bonds with venomous lies.
Selective memory, a double-edged sword, 
Both protector and destroyer, to its own accord.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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