A calm exterior can conceal <br />The passions which exist below, <br /> most human beings seldom show. <br />The depth and strength of what they feel <br /> <br />Which can lead to catastrophe. <br />When feelings exceed self control <br />somebody has to pay the toll. <br /> When men react explosively <br /> <br /> <br />By anger driven we lash out. <br />Repressed resentment breaking free <br /> both verbally and physically <br /> at anyone who is about. <br /> <br />Beware the man who quietly <br /> appears prepared to tolerate <br />your bullying.When it’s too late <br /> you learn he won’t indefinitely. <br /> <br />Just what a quiet man can do <br /> if he’s provoked sufficiently <br /> he can react and violently. <br />His target one day may be you. <br /> <br />You’ve had your fun at his expense. <br />Exceeded your authority. <br />You cannot claim you are guilt free. <br />When he strikes back in self defence. <br /> <br />He broke your nose and blacked your eyes <br />A punishment long overdue <br />I’m backing him and sacking you. <br />Which should not come as a surprise. <br /> <br />There is no place in my employ <br /> for those who won’t obey my rules <br />I have no time for Knaves or fools <br /> who use their talents to destroy. <br /> <br />So clear your desk.Go quietly <br />You asked for all that you received <br />Your tale of woe was not believed <br />Although you thought that it would be. <br /> <br />You acted most improperly <br />I have no choice but fire you <br /> and that is what I choose to do. <br />For misuse of authority. <br /> <br />14-Mar-09 <br />http: // blog.myspace.com/poeticpiers<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/just-reward/
