Warrior
Forgiveness rides a sharp edge
balanced on the blade of rage
angled ever so slightly by
the gravity of the situation
If I hold my breath I will lash out
a rush of words that cannot be unheard
relationships shredded by my tongue
Sometimes I don’t care who gets cut
It feels good to tear into those
who slash first. It feels just to kill
the ill-mannered, ill-tempered, but
the ill-prepared will not bear my wrath
I will hear the words they excuse themselves with
I will breathe evenly, even when I want to scream
For my ire is worth more than the pinprick of annoyance
My anger is powerful, potent, and poised
for battle, not trivial trials and error
If I cannot hold my tongue like a whip
I have no claim to the title warrior
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