Academic angel respected in a parent’s town
Enlightened youths in the classroom battleground
Years of recognition then soiled by one claim
A change of opnion brings unwanted fame
Familiar mentors now examine and spy
They now question this one’s once accepted life
Fluid rumors betray obstructing whats true
Presumed guilty by prejudice ignorantly brewed
Civility buried as violence is thrown
Like Salem justice where justice was not known
A now broken house is forced for sale
All because of a one student’s false, fabricated tale
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Inspired by Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #14 and May Writing Prompts – Presumed Guilty – Day 20/31
