Violence Has No Answers

People are talking about the weather and news
And giving their opinion with oft pointed views
Emotions run the gamut from smiles to a frown
As this common conversation never leaves town

Sometimes things get personal with words that inflame
And emotions burn hot as anger shows its fangs
These colorful descriptions tear without restraint
As justice sought out often moves beyond complaint

Why has lost its reason as violence appears
And tries for a solution that has disappeared
There's no rhyme or reason to harm another soul
No answer can forgive the loss of self control

Cowardice is shown when we prey upon the weak
And there's no love at all if by force we must seek
The acceptance of our terms as if they could mend
The black hatred of fear that only seeks revenge

Pride of the ignorant think fists can apply
Justice by subtraction to somehow stem the tide
Of a hatred that is brewing in this cold rain
Knowing not there is tomorrow that pays back pain

Each person has a limit dare not cross that line
And be hopeful they'll walk away instead of find
Ways to bring you anguish and terrify your soul
For anger sometimes makes a person act stone cold

Step back when you are angered and calm down a bit
Try to use some reason and never ever hit
Each problem can be solved but only if you try
To say all you're feeling without hints of self pride

Sometimes there are answers you have never thought of
But every solution is always made of love
Accept you may be the problem without a clue
Just keep your mind open as events speak to you