L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Fanning the Flames

Some love provoking the comfortable
Raising the ire of those set in their way
Stirring up tension among the implacable,
Start embers glowing, then walk away.

They wear the smirk of self-satisfaction,
Troublemakers are consistently annoying
Making inane arguments for a reaction,
Argument for argument’s sake enjoying.

Nasty creatures they who poke the fire
Leaving disgruntled feelings in their wake,
Seems they always want to nurture ire
Between their companions discord make.

With every intention to walk unscathed
While hurting feelings of foes and friends
Ever quick to fan the flames at issues raised
Then especially reluctant to make amends.

Written September 24, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger September 26, 2022 at 12:13 PM The "smirk of self satisfaction" makes me laugh because I have used similar terms and often! L Milton Hankins September 26, 2022 at 4:13 PM I know, Caren. Amazing the number of words and phrases I borrow from you!

Michael Tor September 24, 2022 at 5:48 PM Unfortunately society gives us samples of such creatures you speak of Milton. Insightful post you have shared my friend. L Milton Hankins September 24, 2022 at 5:58 PM So true, Michael. And, I try to get away from them as quickly as possible. They leave no room for independent thought and they do not value other's opinions, as such. Yes, you are so right.