Friday, December 29, 2023

A Trigger

Feelings aren’t right or wrong;

A trigger sets them loose

And if we cannot shrug them off,

They tighten like a noose.


Of course, I’m talking negatives –

The hurts that we perceive

Are sent our way by those who should

Support us, we believe.

 

It’s likely our reaction

Wasn’t anyone’s intent,

But still we feel the same, no matter

What was really meant.

 

The trick is what we do about

What’s left us feeling low,

For keeping quiet sometimes

Is the safest way to go.

 

Since confrontation often

Means that everybody squirms,

It might be better keeping closed

That slimy can of worms. 

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