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Domestic War

Domestic War I

 

With truculence, they habitually contended

Over trivia scarcely resolved, constantly babbled

No one knew, but she knew, he knew, all mangled

All certain, their stories flawless, full but garbled

No winners, no losers, all along logic wangled

Nervous stalemates as tempers seethed ‘n flared

Yelling replaces talking, like rap songs blared

Like cinders by fire snared

All on truth’s side, all on lies

All certain their take\'s most wise

Then…

Time to sleep

Time to weep

Brawls to sweep

Under rugs to keep

Problems asleep

Ready for next war

 

 Domestic War II

 

War arrives, soldiers to the teeth armed

Abuses hurled, feelings mutual, insults swarmed

Teeth grimly bared, plates tightly grasped

Spoons, forks, glasses firmly clasped

Utensils now at the ready, all weaponized

Children’s safety jeopardized

Innocents needlessly terrorized

One argument

Over spending

Triggers war

All culpable, all guiltless

As weapons fly

Plates smashed

Skins bruised

Limbs slashed

 

Then…

Time to lick wounds ‘n take stock

To wipe the tears ‘n calm the hearts

She crying, he mumbling

Denials galore, kids distraught

Silently wondering on what transpired

He knew not, she knew not, kids knew not

Both realize this state must change

For sacred vows to endure

Silence prevails

Peace on hand

Smiles return

Hugs ‘n tears

Kisses not jeers

No more smears

 

Ceasefire

 

Wounds heal over, as bruises fast dissipate

Introspection in progress, friends please help deflate

Wars; calmly ponder, reflect and mediate

Goodness, peace, fairness, love to adjudicate

Cooler heads to prevail, fiery hearts to placate

Children’s angst ‘n fears to ameliorate

 

Then…

 

Time to think

 

Tempers to shrink

Violence to sink

For the good of vows

To love, all must bow

For peace to avow

 

Peace and Love

 

Concede mistakes

None monopolizes truth

Lying to self or others

a mark of insecurity

Learning ‘n letting go

Liberates the soul

 

Hugs now real

Kisses genuine

Smiles authentic

Perpetual wars ended

Love has again arrived

All freshly revived

 

©Alwi Shatry, All Rights Reserved.  January 18, 2020