taking a stand

i'd like to think that i'm
not a violent person, that I've
evolved into a more gentle
and compassionate human being.
i'd like to think that I've
embraced some sort of peace
with the world, that i've
conquered the demons within
the dark part of my soul
and moved on. i'd like
to think that I've grown
with higher learning,
with spirituality,
always trying to do the right
thing, but there are times
when there is evil in this world,
when there are
manipulating lying predators,
sick people
that threaten your world,
that have no boundaries and
disrespect you, take
you for weak. it's then that
you have to take a stand.
sharpen and focus
your anger, put on the armor
of righteousness and go
to war.