Common Enemy

destroy or be destroyed by

the disruptor of thoughts

she stands outside your popular opinion

you text your wife

in her kitchen,

while still talking with the common enemy in front of you

as you whip up a Risotto

Nodding half assed in agreement

gathered around what you hate

making a bond with your wife

that is inauthentic & dangerous

having a common enemy gives you

a sense of control

a means to attribute bad things to a clear cause

there are many ways I could choose to respond

I could call you out on it, I choose not to

I could label you an asshole in my mind or in person, I am not like that

I could feel disappointed, that I do choose

I can understand that you seem to come from a place of hurt

that I share with you

If having enemies makes you feel safer

perhaps you could choose love over hate

For I am not your adversary

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