The High Road

Oh the things I could have said
During the heat of our wrangle
I kept tact and class instead
Of controlling every angle 

For every grenade you threw
I had two more on my belt
I chose to let yours accrue
Just to see how you felt

I took the high road
To say the very least
I could have leavened my load
Your humility, my feast

Instead I kept picking up
The insults that you threw down
Refilling the cup
You would spill on the ground

Hours you must have dedicated
Digging for bones in my closet
You must have left so frustrated
From chomping at the bit

I imagine a jarring epiphany 
Leaving empty handed
A truly tearful symphony
Not the way you planned it

 Quarreling with a nun
Produced no satisfaction
When your rant was done
You lacked my reaction

Surly you know what I left out
The words to fill in the blanks
The severity of stupidity so very stout
You will walk your plank
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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May 9, 2015 at 3:25 PM
Luv, "The High Road", a lovely, well-penned, statement.
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