Always Forgive Your Enemies

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To arms! Many arms were waving, wildly flailing in the air Incensed as if there'd been bowling pins missed for a spare Screaming and ranting about things that didn't seem fair Oh puhlease! As if it matters or as if anyone gives a care If the truth were to be told, then everyone should confess and state unequivocally that they couldn't give a fig less Nothing written or done should be the cause of distress when so many things in La La Land are already such a mess "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much," words of Oscar Wilde, is he suggesting using a gentle touch? No, just an offering to those who require the use of a crutch the feathered friends who flock together, flying in their clutch The high tides of bitterness continue to crash upon the shore With a forgiving nature and long ago, I stopped keeping score That should've stifled the animosity, but there's always more Their wrongs aren't worth a fight to make them right...candor

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David Kavanagh

Date: 7/15/2025 2:22:00 AM

Heya Lin, I think you know my thoughts on this subject already, I always treat others with the same respect or contempt they show me, I do get what you’re saying here though, to perhaps (choke) your enemies by not giving them a reaction lol! Works either way for me (choking them that is) nicely written piece, cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 7/15/2025 2:55:00 AM

I know your thoughts quite well, David. Choke, smother... whatever works to staunch the flow of blood or breath, for not quite long enough. Attention seekers deprived of attention... works for me.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/14/2025 12:57:00 PM

so glad you posted this Lin but as we know it will fall on blind eyes, write on Lin you are a REAL poet! hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 7/15/2025 2:52:00 AM

They see, but never themselves as the aggressors. Blindness has another name.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/14/2025 10:24:00 AM

Lin, it does seem amazing how distressed some become over a difference of beliefs. Hopefully, we can enjoy the differences and not get flummoxed. You happen to be a fabulous poet and I hope others can appreciate that. Most of us certainly do. I do like how you describe some of the hysteria. It’s very funny really to read. You’re making me chuckle. Perhaps calm will prevail and we can write about and enjoy the wonders of the universe.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/14/2025 10:47:00 AM

Flummoxed, I never get when being put down. It's not bewildering to me why some people seem to be obsessed with trying to rile me... it never does because like you, I smile when they take a stab with a pen. You mention that it's hysteria, and hysterical to hear about things that are said about me. I don't read gossip columns nor get distressed over trivial things. Thanks for being you, Duke.