Hurt Pride

With a little hurt pride Animosity breeds Wrongs that are mere slights Balloon into grievous insults That will cause great destruction A little word is pride A big headache is its consequence A nightmare is its longevity A ruinous landscape it causes Hurt imagined Hurt real Does anyone not hurt? Those that feel umbrage no doubt Also caused upset Should we all do a history check Before we try to wreck? Peace on earth Goodwill to all men It is a fantasy Coming from an ill -conceived pen We all do harm It is just a matter of when