small revenges

revenge is subtle, like poison.

like poison, revenge must take it's time.

so wait. watch. listen.

revenge is best served cold,

when no one will see it,

and every one has forgotten why.

so serve it shivering.

serve it hard and froze.

serve it where enemies freeze,

thinking they had escaped.

take back what you need,

maybe only want.

if you need it,

be more careful.

need leads to rash decisions,

while want leads to careful calculations.

hides in shadow,

watch feet.

memorize the times,

plan out your plan.

and if you feel too cowardly,

don't do a big bomb.

leave several small tacks.

build up courage,

like builders build up a house.

lay down a plan,

place a frame of lists made by candlelight.

make it work,

walk on brass tacks without crying.

walk on coals without burning.

then you take on a bomb,

and lay it down at the feet of your enemy.

then walk away,

them thinking you've surrendered.

then, when in safe sights,

hit the big red button labeled Revenge.

walk away from a burning building,

where revenge burns.

revenge burns hot inside,

yet it's best served cold.

different start and different end,

like starting in love,

and ending in hate.

starting in good, strong,

and coming out bad, exhausted.

hit revenge.

the red button that takes control.

then feel...

empty.

with out purpose.

so better to have small revenges.

draw out the inevitable conclusion

of swirling nothing where revenge once dwelled.