Gossips can be so harsh in the half truths and complete untruths they attempt to spread and the heartbreak they wish to inflict on those who are innocent in any case. This is a poem in response to the misdeeds of a handful of such craven people who sought to damage something they cannot, will not and never will…
Dark Hearted Contemplation by Michael Romani Despite words of dark hearted contemplation Everyone deserves a chance at redemption Yet, here I go again as false accusations fly Feeling lost and alone and wondering why I walked away from this handful of troubled souls Realizing these troubles were out of my control Yet, here again I feel their feeding frenzy From those who have no true cause for this animosity It's not enough that they attack me But they also come to my love with their falsity I am thankful that she remains believing in me Yet, remain uncertain as to the why of their dishonesty It's a hard world filled with cheats and lairs The jealous and empty the petty despisers My only wish is to be in peace and left alone And while no man is an island, this turns my heart to stone I know that in the end, I am only responsible for me But, in my code of honor, I must look out for the safety For those that I love so much more than mere life And will do what I must to end this uncouth bit of strife I laid awake all night thinking on their lies When the truth comes to roost there will be no alibis Let them squirm under the eyes of every authority It will serve them right for messing with my integrity (c) February 10, 2020 Michael Romani All Rights Reserved
