Justified

Anger
Cries out
Enfolds its rage
Deep within
Heart

Revenge
Draws out
Strong, ancient grief
Surfacing now
Past

Action
Balances this
Eye for eye
Peace found
Justified

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I'm drawn to blogging as a way to share ideas and consider what makes us who we are. Whether it's in our working life or our creativity, expression is a means to connect.
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9 Responses to Justified

  1. I have always wondered about eye for eye justice and believe intelligent beings should devise a better way. Thanks for helping me to pause and think.

  2. Ray's avatar Ray says:

    Love the pattern. Very creative and done with excellence… as always.

  3. words4jp's avatar words4jp says:

    i enjoyed reading this piece. the progression and the meaning behind it. just like John stated – very thought provoking. πŸ™‚

  4. satire1982's avatar satire1982 says:

    Reading this piece made me think of all of the anger I’ve harbored over the years, and how I would always seek revenge. Unfortunately, “eye for an eye” did not always leave me satisfied because sometimes the consequences had a negative impact on me. I like that I was able to connect emotionally with this.

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