Ruthless Contempt

The fragility of this civility
Is imperceptible
But it's getting to me

Inside my head
Dead thoughts begin to roam
Rabid dogs begin to foam
True intentions will be shown

Curling fists of fury
Tension spewing truly
Tendrils of frustration
Reach for excommunication

Apologies are now
Gone with the wind
Sorrys only work
Now & Then
But till the day comes
I will bide my time
Store my grudge in brine
Pretend to be just fine
Exhale
And stand in line
Underneath
My teeth will grit and grind
This smile I wear
Is the aggressor's sign
Unbeknownst to the target
Of this contentious rhyme
The obsessive mind
Can falsify kind
For as long as it takes
I will wait and pine

Here's a polite hello and wave
From my friendly neighbor
Unknowingly accepted
From their next door traitor

Leaving

My sanity is a pacifist
He doesn't get involved with reality
For fear he might be at risk

I'm headed out the door tonight
I've hit rock bottom
But never great heights

I've missed the target
Because I never fired a round
I'll play myself out now
Just wait for the sound

Farewell to those who knew me best
And good riddance to the rest
Out for breakfast
Out for lunch
Out for dinner
I have finally left the nest

Out for good
Out for God
I can't be forgiven
Do not spare the rod

My features hide under this darkened hood
Out for now or forever
Like Thoreau I went walking in the woods