THANKS, I NEEDED THAT---NOT!

Wooo! what a hateful,
    hurtful thing to say.
        Most people try
            to hide their ignorance.
    It's harder then
        to take a counter stance.
At this
    I will not blindly walk away.
We will our wants
    and push to make that change
        to have things new or
        just the way they were.
You crave reaction
    from a rough exchange,
        but did you think
            I'd thank you for that slur?
    Just so the noir anti-hero
        smacked his femme fatale
            as if for her own good.
    Who listens, changes
        when they feel attacked?
    I lean but never lash
        although I could.
I'm tempted
    just to volley back
        your crap,
    but no one,
    no way,
        ever needs a slap.

Reviews

[KAOlmsted]

I really really really like your style.

[RSalassi]

Oh how I wish I could hold up that banner while avoiding "the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune," but I am merely a weakling. But your verse awakens a sleeping desire to do better. And so, I salute you, o sage of the west, and congratulate you on an excellent write.

[Illegitimate Artist]

It's more than just difficult to take the high road during any kind of altercation. I like how this piece takes you through the motions. I love the way you set this up! It flows so nicely. Good work!