Settling a Score

My anger rises towards heights unknown,
Fury rages, fueled by contempt, a side that is rarely shown.
I strive to hold back but certain emotions I cannot contain,
Like a comic book character the face I see, to me is strange.

Jaws set tight, eyes drawn to a squint,
Fists are now clinched, time for talking is over, the message is sent.
When push comes to shove I’ve always stood my ground,
And I’m ready for this as my heart starts to pound.

He glares back at me with such a deep set of bluish eyes,
And flexes his muscles and makes disgusting sighs.
And starts towards me and I to him,
And we take it to the ground, and the outcome looks grim.

I finally get on top and I let him have it all,
Then granny starts hollering, pa you’re going  to make him bawl.
Well I showed my four year old grandson I could still take a punch,
But now that we're through cutting up it’s time for our lunch.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 11/19/2009 5:10:00 PM
Ron , YOU! YOU! YOU! have me speachless, tearful. and proud. this is a great piece. especially the first part. John Henry Loving III
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Date: 11/18/2009 9:32:00 PM
Very funny...enjoyed reading tonight...Marty
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Date: 11/18/2009 7:40:00 PM
Had to chuckle at the end--not what I was expecting. Good use of rhyme to convey your thoughts. Enjoyable poem. Thank you for your kind comment on mine. Keep on writing! Karen
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Date: 11/18/2009 4:30:00 PM
ROFLMAO Thank you for starting my new day out with some excellent reading Ron. May this week find you in good health and your pen be overflowing with inspiration. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/18/2009 4:16:00 PM
You nut! I bet he could take ya and just went easy on you. Glad you won though, it was fun
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Date: 11/17/2009 5:29:00 PM
Ronald, ah you got me my friend! LOL!! Outstanding story and verse. I think I'll read it again. Thanks for making my heart smile today. Thanks to for your wonderful poetry through the years, smile. Take care Many blessing to you and yours. Love Light Patty
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Date: 11/17/2009 2:28:00 PM
Delightful..you had me going the whole time. BG
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Date: 11/17/2009 2:22:00 PM
exellent poetry Ronald! keep it up!------Ell
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