John Lawless Poet Free verse

In Retrospect

In retrospect
I wish I’d smacked a few
smug faced
intellectual bullies
gloating
bathed in their self-centered
superiority.

The more physical
I was devious enough
to redress
given time and opportunity
and the limits
of schoolyard dictates

There is a satisfaction
in settling a score
even when the opponent
Isn’t aware that they’ve
just been bested.

Revenge may be best
served cold
yet justice should always
be warm and present.


John G. Lawless
3/16/2021

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Gershon Wolf March 17, 2021 at 5:14 PM Ha, ha! Justice grows like moss. Revenge strikes like lightning. Pick one... No contest. BAM! ~ gw

L Milton Hankins March 16, 2021 at 11:54 AM Hear! Hear! My sentiments exactly. Loved your piece, John. Especially like "...justice should always be warm and present." I also think it should be served up with flair!