Just Reward

narrative verse.

Just Reward

 

A calm exterior can conceal

The passions which exist below,

 most human beings seldom show.

The depth and strength of what they feel

 

Which can lead to catastrophe.

When feelings exceed self control

somebody has to pay the toll.

 When  men react explosively

 

 

By anger driven we lash out.

Repressed resentment breaking free

 both verbally and physically

 at anyone who is about.

 

Beware the man who quietly

 appears prepared to tolerate

your bullying.When it’s too late

 you learn he won’t indefinitely.

 

Just what a quiet man can do

 if he’s provoked sufficiently

 he can react and violently.

His target one day may be you.

 

You’ve had your fun at his expense.

Exceeded your authority.

You cannot claim you are guilt free.

When he strikes back in self defence.

 

He broke your nose and blacked your eyes

A punishment long overdue

I’m backing him and sacking you.

Which should not come as a surprise.

 

There is no place in my employ

 for those who won’t obey my rules

I have no time for Knaves or fools

 who use their talents to destroy.

 

So clear your desk .Go quietly

You asked for all that you received

Your tale of woe was not believed

Although you thought that it would be.

 

You acted most improperly

I have no choice but fire you

 and that is what I choose to do.

For misuse of authority.

 

14-Mar-09

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Reviews

[Poeticpiers]

As always just enough truth to make it believable accompanied by poetic license.
You can push a man just so far. I have learnt to fear the anger of aquiet man

[An owl on the moon]

There is a deep strength to this piece, found in silence and patience as well. One can see the account unfold, and we feel the outcome.. and yes.. it does seem justified. Excellent write.

[deadlife]

Wow, what a brilliant piece.. I love the word usage, the flow, rhyme.. Message .. What not! It's a nice read. I was inclined to sing it or rap it along.. Just wonderful!
Best.
~rupam