And It Struck You In the Heart

I am a fool

I yelled a useless plea

I flung a dagger without looking

And it struck you in the heart

 

"THEN CHANGE" I bellowed

As if this would make you do that which I cannot

It hurt, I know it must have

I felt the dagger too

I didn't know what else to do

 

You need not change A thing for me

I love you as you are

I stumbled over bitter tongue

And bellowed foolish words

But I should change for you

 

I spoke without thinking

When I should have simply held my breath

I spoke, when I should have listened

An action without cause

 

I am a fool

I yelled a useless plea

I flung a dagger without looking

And it struck you in the heart

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Lyn Anderson]

An interesting way to ask for forgiveness. I am torn, in empathy for the speaker, and empathy for the one being yelled at, having been the recipient of said behaviour for many years. A little note -- third stanza first line I think you meant change A thing, not I.

[realmwriter]

Thank you for pointing that out, glad you noticed it. Thank you so much for your kind review. I hope you have found peace in your life friend.

[Lyn Anderson]

Well, certainly more peace than I had before, thanks.