Word War

Why….sarcastic ,snide remarks
To dictate and criticise
Pointing that “crooked finger of judgement”
Expecting all others to view through your eyes!

You voice, “that  should not be”
Though when it comes your way
You bask in all the glory
Of the niceties others say

Somewhat hypocritical 
Though I think it’s quite clear
When it is not directed at you
Your insecurities appear

Each one of us are different
We each give and receive what we desire
As long as dealt with respectfully 
That’s all that is actually required

Your sarcastic innuendos are not masked
By your clever, deliberate words
Your real intentions are obvious
So condescendingly inferred

Since when did encouraging others 
Become a negative
Kindness and positivity 
Words best left unsaid?

So obsessed about others
In what they say and do
Perhaps it’s time to focus inward 
Make some positive changes within you?

Get down from your high horse
You are the only player in this “word war”
Simply, “just be nicer”
There are no points here to be scored!

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