Dagger of Hate


from the ABC set Heavy Poe-et-Tree

I will not be held responsible

for my words, my thoughts, decisions and actions,

I reserve the right to try to make things right,

settle the score, balance the scales of injustice.

For too long you were too condescending

Too much pretense feigned our confidence

I did you favours, you took advantage.

You overstayed your welcome, then you took me out.

I thank you for taking from me all that I earned

and it's about time you get what you deserve.

A flaming arrow of vengeance and a dagger of hate,

I’ll take a sword to your heart and a torch to the gate.

By now all is lost but I still stand to gain

From the blood and the tears, products of the pain

That I am fixated on afflicting on your soul.

I’m tired of waiting; time takes its toll.

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