Kim Van Breda Poet Prose Poetry

The Last Word

THE LAST WORD

as barbs fly back and forth and tempers rise
do you often disagree and  keep feeding fire
that keeps dissention flowing in downward
spiral as things are said that are not meant

fatal stings of verbal attacks cause damages
breaking relationships not fixed or refurbished
beyond repair as we dwell in conceited  pride
gratification and delight in a victorious  prize

as arrows are shot back and forth in rancorous
bitter ruthless verbal combat of private crusade
try turn the next painful targeted aim to apology 
 and value relationships through a humble defeat  


© Kim van Breda—May 2014

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Joseph May May 22, 2014 at 7:55 PM Such wise words Kim....sometimes people keep grudges and keep the fires burning...

Anne-Lise Andresen May 22, 2014 at 10:46 AM - Someone has to have the last word no matter how wrong it is - Well written, Kim! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Skat A May 22, 2014 at 12:21 AM hi Kim,, I feel the need to read this poem again. I like the mood, it identifies within every line..... Enjoyed stopping by:) Love ~SKAT~ Kim Van Breda May 22, 2014 at 8:32 AM Thank you-- something different from my usual format. xxxx

Poet Destroyer A May 21, 2014 at 7:23 PM Kim, I'm the kind of person, who needs to have the last word... great poem...Linda Poet Destroyer A May 22, 2014 at 8:34 AM ok Kim Van Breda May 22, 2014 at 8:33 AM Thanks Linda.. yip.. me too. I think it is a 'girl thing' :)