Revenge

The cause of many a downfall The seed of much discontent Revenge is sweet to some But always has a bitter outcome Only a fool turns to revenge And expects no unintended consequences The bile that sows the seeds for retribution Can attain an autonomous life That once released will never again be contained Anything can cause hurt When slights have greater value Than cooperation and fraternity Hatred can know no bounds And does not dissipate willingly Passion feeds revenge and the need to do harm The rival is dehumanised Bloodletting thus comes easily When your brother is no longer a friend to cherish Ruin is inevitable when revenge is stirred Hatred is a human emotion That to some is a great sin It is best to remember That when the battle begins No one ever wins