Resist

I would urge peace,

Remember that for every violent choice,

a hundred peaceful options are presented

beforehand.

However, I understand.

I understand that blood boils at the sight of a fellow human’s suffering.

I understand that when a boot is on your throat that you are left with no other choice.

So if you must hoist that black flag,

then begin with the table,

then follow with lashings.

Remember,

that water neutralizes gas,

that equal parts blackened oil and coarse

sand neutralizes windows of all types,

that disorientation is a powerful tool,

that it might go wrong and if it does—shut up.

But please, don’t—if it is possible, always

choose peace.