Wicked Claws

I know you’re angry, and I know you’re feeling sad

Things transpired lately have ruined what we had

But I was not alone during all that we went through

On that troubled road, I walked along with you

So I won’t apologize nor accept your misplaced blame

Nor will I argue and defend-- for what would be the aim?

I don’t like this animosity: would rather part as friends

But that can only happen if you see things through my lens

So set aside your prejudice; don’t build it to a cause

Put away your eyeteeth and sheath your wicked claws

Instead recall the good times and how love came to be

Just as I’ll remember, all you have meant to me

Even nations should have learned down the ages and the years

That warring with another never assuaged bitter tears

Nor does war bring closure, or bring our hearts relief

Instead it seeds the soil for further war and grief

So set aside your prejudice; don’t build it to a cause

Put away your eyeteeth and sheath your wicked claws