Shadows and Light Poetry Contest - September 2022 |
Inevitable consequences Happens continuously, Why on earth did it Happen to me? Forcing Myself out of my comfort Zone was something I hadn't anticipated. Dealing with people Was hard for me; I feared what they would say. I knew that my words Would be twisted around; but How would I avoid an escalation When I didn't want one? Arguments are something that I don't like But somehow they seem to get in my face. By pushing my buttons, they know that They can get a rise out of me; I feel Uncomfortable; I don't like arguments in The first place. Why must they keep on Happening? Minding my own business When I'm out on the street, I see things happen. Finding myself walking The other way is my way Of trying to de-escalate A potential attack on me. After seeing someone get Pepper-sprayed, I felt Sorry for the victim; I didn't Think that he did anything Wrong. He got sprayed Right in the eyes, and the Pain that he was feeling made me want to cry. Inevitable consequences Shouldn't be; there are Reasons why this happens; Compassion is the answer. 40 Lines Written by Anna Marie Carlson Saturday, September 24, 2022 |