beast of burden

he carries his old

bitterness in bag of bones

hollow steps heavy

walking wounded

bitten by the snake,
poison circulates system.
venom on the tongue,
with desire to bite back.

why live on blade of bitterness?
if offender will not be offended;
yet stabbed more hearts than one
when chose another over dear son.

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Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written,
“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” (Romans 12:19, ESV)