I need an antidote for my pain,
that rises and causes me discomfort.
Aspirins don’t work … but I try.
The bittersweet is relevant.
You need an antidote for hatred,
that rises and causes you discomfort.
Kindness doesn’t work … but you try.
The sweetness is irrelevant.
Antidote and snake bites run together,
simultaneously …
Red Wolf Journal Spring 2014, and a fresh start
10 years ago
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Writing is a great antidote for hatred! Your last line reminds me of the fact that stinging nettles usually had dock leaves growing close by that would ease the sting! That proves your point.
ReplyDeleteThanks oldegg and I most certainly enjoyed your poem.
ReplyDeletePamela
Oh so true, well done! This happens more often than not!
ReplyDeleteThanks giggles!
ReplyDeletePamela
The sting and the cure do run together..I enjoyed reading this together with your 'wild horse' poem..I don't know why but it threw out some very powerful images..thank you for your visit..Jae
ReplyDeletejaerose,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much and thanks for the visit.
Pamela
Cool. I like this, Pamela.
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul.
ReplyDeletePamela
lovely put..
ReplyDeletegreetings!
Thanks Jingle.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good day.
Pamela
very nice - i liked the idea of pain and antidote "running together"!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alice.
ReplyDeletePamela