Tough Decisions

 

Within our freedom of speech

Is also the choice not to speak at all.

At times there is wisdom in silence,

Other times it seems almost criminal.

When there is nothing to gain but pride

Then peace is golden,

But when the heart is on the line,

Good or bad, it should be said.

For the heart is not a toy

Though it is resilient

When the pain is exposed in time.

Let it linger too long

And the dart becomes a dagger,

If it comes by way of a third party

Then the dagger could be a sickle

And you the reaper.

Reviews

[Fréyjä Helv..]

this could mean a lot of things.. the choice of speech or expression, or just the essence of relationships. This is well written. I like the ending

"And the dart becomes a dagger,
If it comes by way of a third party
Then the dagger could be a sickle
And you the reaper."

brilliant...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much... I like that you can see many meanings :)

[shythatway]

Very true. In matters of the heart, it's important to speak your mind. I really liked this one, Dale :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you :)

[TL Boehm]

truth is a prickly thing indeed and tact a rare commodity. I spend so much time with my hand over my mouth because I am the village idiot. But I concur, "the dagger could bea sickle and you the reaper. that is a very strong line there. And where did my caps go? Sigh

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You express a lot of wise words. Thank you.

[KAOlmsted]

I like this one a lot. Sometimes, silence is golden ;-)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Yes it is... but not when it comes to hearing from you.

[KAOlmsted]

Oh...I felt like you dis-communicated with me...it's all good on my end ;-)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

No no no... what I meant was that I do not like there be silence when it comes to you cause then I miss you.

[KAOlmsted]

Me too you...xoxo

[SHEEMA HUQ]

written from experience, I felt moved by your words, good work

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you.

[KeelyJane]

Great message in this one. Silence isnt always golden. Good job!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much.

[Poetic Beauty]

Holding on to pain lead to resentment and sometimes into the death of a soul or another person. This is a great piece at expressing this thought. Anger only leads to bad karma and hatred scaring the soul. Let it go.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Yes it most certainly does. Thank you for the input.

[Poetic Beauty]

You are more than welcome. Hope life is being kind to you and the weather is warm.

[lee von cleef]

Russian saying, "The tallest wheat gets the scythe" your poem could ,does carry a lot of layers.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you.

[Renée]

freedom of speech is a huge responsibility and yes encompasses holding ones tongue as well....had to get that off my chest ( :
But your write seems to cover the aspect of a love or falling out of love that is unspoken & covers break up done 3rd party (which is quite junior high)
You capture speaking out & the results of very clearly well done !

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much... you are certainly correct.

[Tina Kline]

Excellent poem. Your words here are so true!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you.

[Tina Kline]

You're very welcome. :)

[Liza]

wow! your intent to save our hearts has captured me - the heart is not a toy!!!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

No it is not indeed. That is why we got to stop treating love like it is a game.

[Liza]

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!! from your mouth to the divine ears!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are so sweet