proverbially

“As the ancient proverb says, ‘Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness’; but my hand shall not be against you.”  1 Samuel 24:13

tempted to respond

in kind, may we offer

compassion to cruelty;

songs of hope to chants of fear;

gentleness to mean spirits;

grace to anger;

and always,

love to hate

© 2019 Thom M. Shuman