Daggers

By Scott Bailey © 2014

A dagger can be subtle
Not just a sharp stabbing tool
Can slowly cut away supports
Until they fray with time
And then it only takes
A single little pluck
And all comes crashing down
The betrayers hand unknown

Photo by Jaime Reimer on Pexels.com

2 thoughts on “Daggers

  1. Lucy Fri June 18 2021 / 12:44 pm

    Ooh, that’s very true. It’s different for many and as you say, one jab could be all it takes and it’s beyond our breaking point. Beautifully and realistically said.

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