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GO IN PEACE
by W. Mahlon PurdinThere is a thought that we all have sometimes:
Go your way in peace.
Even after an all-out argument you might have that thought
As your opponent walks away.
It's part of human nature, to see something
Valuable in allowing all to continue.
The difference between the dark revenge
And the willingness to forgive.
I could be wrong is a thought well placed.
He could be right, it's possible, should be faced.
When we cut the cord, it's an ending.
Sure there are more to come, beginnings.
But still that bridge is burned, rebuilding is hard.
When we see ourselves in others, we see.
When we see enemies in others, our eyes are closed.
The turned cheek still burns, I know.
But our hands are peaceful, our minds hopeful
When we do not eye for eye.
Go in peace. A wonderful parting.
Go in peace. We will meet again.
We can all bring hell to bear, it's sure in us.
But to wish well, well that's adventurous. 04/03/2008 Posted on 04/08/2008
Copyright © 2024 W. Mahlon Purdin
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by George Hoerner on 04/08/08 at 03:25 PM Nice thought but as the story goes, when you're up to your ass in alligators it's hard to remember that you are supposed to be cutting the grass. Or as the song goes in the middle of the fight it's hard to think of who's wrong or right. Nice write. |
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