BUILDING TENSION
Beware of my building tension might
driving destructive and perilous fight
or causing anxious, grievous fright
toward shameful frustrating flight.
Be braced against my building tension height
toppling solid relationships plight
shaking fellowships held tight
as I reveal conflicts in full sight.
Behold my building tension blight
starting as solidifying delight
then lurking hypocritically right
putting doubts midst skepticism sprite.
Be warned; my building tension blocks light
I'm PRIDE, treating meekness as weak and trite
breaking you down with my selfishness bite...
choose me; together, reconciliation we smite.
Believe my building tension with faith's insight
admonishing the prudent along negotiations aright
keep trusting God* for His wisdom, clearly bright
granting triumphant peace day and night.
*Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths.
February 27, 2024
2nd place, "This or That, Vol 23" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 2/29/2024
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