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 :)

[Yari Garcia (Older Prof..]

A very interesting and mature poem.

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

Thank you.

[Nautili]

from dart to dagger, we at times prick and/or slice at the heart, unthinking or at times, very conscious of the pain being inflicted. It is an art form to be honest with others and ourselves, but also to let down in a tender and sensitive way.

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

It seems to be a lost art form... Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[Frieda P]

Now you tell me! Love this one Dale, it really speaks to me of my own dealings with this subject...you wrote it so well!

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

Thank you so much, it is nice when people relate to my words.

[Frieda P]

Your words, always, you on the other hand.... ;-P

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

Hey now, watch it young lady.

[Frieda P]

:-D

[Circe]

very true Dale... you put it just like it is, I guess we learn slowly to make the tough decisions when they are necessary... doesn't mean we always get it right. I think we all have different approach to words, confrontations, in saying how we really feel and come to realise that in our own time.. this gives renewed awareness into ourselves, our honesty and responsibility. thanks, awesome.

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

You are right we don't know if we are always right, we just do the best we can and hope that it is for the best... Thank you for the input.

[Tree]

What I derive from this well- written piece the most is the power of silence. I have found that sometimes I learn more about a person in their silence. But certainly things left unsaid can destroy as much. Thank you for sharing this, Dale.

Diego

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

Thank you sir for you deep insight and wisdom.

[J. J. Nightingale]

GOOD BLOG ...


JAZZY :)

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

Thanks Jazzy :)))

[J. J. Nightingale]

:)................ X

[Holly Mason]

I agree it does look like a skull*)
the words are great...let it linger to long and the dart becomes a dagger these are great lines so strong title backs up your content*)
thank you for sharing
was going to review got me right where....I just blushed to much*)I will eventually read all of it

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

Well thank you very much... glad you liked this one. A subject I feel strongly on.

As for the other one, that is okay, it is not for everyone.

[Blue Ivory]

I agree with you 100%! I keep trying to explain that to people, but they never listen. I love how you got to your point by sort of introducing your topic first. And on a completely different note, your format kinda looks like a skull :P

[Blue Ivory]

Oh and I love the last sentence by the way :3

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

Oh my God I never noticed that... maybe that was subliminal...
thank you for the review.

[Eileenws]

I like the title Tough Decisions. It draws me in to the poem. Then you debate speaking up or staying silent. Communications are difficult. Nice job on tackling a tough subject.

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

Thank you very much.

[Dayran]

It is a concern to every civil minded individual that their speech not exude in pride. Only that it represent itself accurately as to the relative nature of the truth. Our lives in the social relations is neccessarily founded on such relative truths.

In such an experience, we sometimes encounter a point of foolishness for having believed something that was only relatively true. Perhaps we thought it more true in some way. But when all is said and done we realize that every issue is true only in time, place and the state of mind of the experiencer. It is as true as the world allows it to be. Nice write Dale.

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

Very interesting perspective... thank you for sharing.