SELF DEFENSE By ... Steve Lucky

             SELF DEFENSE
          By ... Steve Lucky

When hostile feelings become intense
It is good to know self defense.
Violent reactions often grow.
This is something even enemies should know.
Defense does not mean one has to act tough.
Stopping hostilities may be enough.
Protection for self can be extended to friends
Keeping them away from horrible ends.
Great power one hopes will never be used
Leaves some people terribly confused.
Fighting for peace is a delicate thing,
Yet the mere attempt can bring
Courage to those being bullied around
By giving them more solid ground.
Danger can strike at any time,
Rarely following reason or rhyme.
At all times one must be prepared
To love no defense can be compared.
Worthless is protection when one forgets love.
From the ground below to the stars above,
Love is the overriding force
Since it comes from the most powerful source.

Copyright 2003, Steve Lucky