A Dagger drawn

 

I was broken, cut to the quick

breathless with shock and rage

bewildered in disbelief

A malicious assault below the belt

a dagger drawn from years of concealment

flickered, flashed and then struck

unremittingly and with perfect ease

I was aghast at such infidelity

conspiracy, lies and unbridled deceit

had attacked the very soul of my integrity

As if from nowhere, unannounced

it came as a sheet of brilliant lightning to lash

Accusations akin to a fusillade

made bare before a public to see

I could not respond, shout or even whimper

Wounded and incapacitated

I harboured thoughts of anger and revenge

violent thoughts rattled through my cerebal cavity

But it was all too late, the damage was done 

 and would nought achieve

I sat, pondered, licked my wounds and thought

a casualty of vitriolic hate and lies of such magnitude

I prayed and meditated as what I should do

Then a still small voice of calm did answer -

Stay true, hold fast and keep your peace,

let this acrimony

Rest in Peace