Wickedness sits seemingly long in the tooth, but all comes to an end in due time.

I give you the sword doubled edged and sharp

Beware for fear it runs you through

The dual blade was tempered thrice over too

Impossible to deny as it pierces the heart

I carry weapons that leave no pain or gash like wound

A pointed end

Designed to defend the forthright and true

You may come off victorious if you know what to do

If not

 Your haughtiness will more or less

Be pulled deftly and undeniably apart

Much like your carefully constructed con

Copyright ©2010 by j. k. Bradford, All Rights Reserved

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  • Sarah Rebecca on Nov 27, 2010

    Very clever. Thanks for sharing!

  • LewSethics on Nov 27, 2010

    that was different

  • Stotinka5 on Nov 27, 2010

    warrior :)

  • Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx on Nov 27, 2010

    Thank you Sarah, and Lew I always enjoy your frankness.

  • LoveDoctor on Nov 27, 2010

    I love the imagery in this poem especially the way the blade pierces in the heart. very clever I would have to agree.

  • lapasan on Nov 27, 2010

    A pen is mightier than the sword.

  • Kaye TM on Nov 27, 2010

    great share! =p

  • webseowriters on Nov 27, 2010

    Thanks for sharing

  • PSingh1990 on Nov 27, 2010

    Nice Share.

    :-)

  • awesome11 on Nov 28, 2010

    Nice write dear ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

  • Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx on Nov 28, 2010

    I wasn’t sure if many would understand that reference. As a bible scholar I believe that the truth can pierce to the core of a person’s being if they have a earnest appreciation for real things.

    I appreciate your picking on that Marlene.

    To everyone I thank you fro commenting.

  • Sharpedon on Nov 28, 2010

    Very well written, with vivid images.

  • heidiefernandez on Nov 28, 2010

    wow…soo deep….great share…

  • heidiefernandez on Nov 28, 2010

    so deep…great written piece.. genuinely crafted

  • LadyElena on Nov 28, 2010

    This is an inspiring message for my Faith and I am glad I read it. Will drop you a line to share more…

    God Bless.

  • Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx on Nov 28, 2010

    I am so pleased my poem was enjoyed by one and all. Thank you for reading!

  • LCM Linda on Nov 28, 2010

    Interesting poem. Nice share.

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