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
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What a great write 👌
Wars destroyed so much around us and inside us.
Very well described tho 🌹
Thanks Nemo. Glad you enjoyed it. Bits and pieces gathered from acquaintances, neighbors and reading.
Super write seek, that peace must always be within us all.
Andy
As always, how good of you to read and comment, Goldfinch60. True, that elusive peace we keep seeking by looking at the wrong places or buying things mistakenly thinking that peace can be purchased. Thank you.
A compelling read from one end to the other sir... hat's off to thee..
Although I have no objections to constructive criticism as a path toward my own growth, honest, generous and sincere compliments such as yours cannot but go a long way towards making one’s day. Thank you kindly Neville!
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