Thorny words that pricked my pride,

left me bleeding resentment

and wanting to blame,

I slung fiery arrows

left nothing inside.

Hurling accusations,

I did not even take aim

just pulled the trigger

and let my words scatter.

The avalanche that resulted

killed and maimed

not just those who had hurt me

but the innocent were shattered.

How could I be so thoughtless,

so what if I was insulted?

We need to learn once and for all,

we need to finally answer the call

to stop being heartless

to put others first

then Kingdom living will finally take hold,

and Kingdom understanding

will rule over all.