Let the Sword Remain Sheathed
Eruption of blazing emotion from the volcano of anger,
chars innocent minds, you’re burnt by the lava of remorse.
Spoken word of wrath, the sharpest double-edged sword,
one side decimates your opponent, the other severs your soul.
Deep desires unfulfilled, morph to the deadliest of hates,
you’re in labyrinth of apathy, chased by demon of your shadow.
The radicalized mind rides the mad horse of revenge,
violence destroys illusion, the failed victor becomes the victim.
Let the sword remain sheathed, tame beasts of hate and anger,
wield heart’s magic wand, win battles with love and compassion.
December 10, 2019
Contest : If you live by the sword then you die by the sword
Sponsor : Silent One
Copyright © Subimal Sinha-Roy | Year Posted 2019
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