Blades We Choose

From the playlist "Karaoke's the Way" and "Rhythm & Revelation: Lyrics To Live By" https://askdwighthow.org/karaoke-playlist https://www.askdwighthow.org/rhythm-and-revelation Lyrics inspired by https://www.askdwighthow.org/which-sword-to-use-blame-or-guilt Blame draws blood from those in your sights, Guilt turns the blade on yourself in the night. Two sides of one blade, though one you may favor, Both cut for blood with the same toxic flavor. Blame cuts outward just as guilt cuts inward, Two-sided blade, depends who it’s toward. Pick up that sword and you'll cut either way, It’s a bloody game at the end of the day. The loudest finger-pointer shuns looking in the mirror, Blaming others so their own shame won’t be clearer. A wife who blames so she wouldn't feel her sorrow, Keeps guilt at arm's length to survive the tomorrows. Blame cuts outward just as guilt cuts inward, Two-sided blade, depends who it’s toward. Pick up that sword and you'll cut either way, It’s a bloody game at the end of the day. Defense is the first act of war, it is said. When blamed, we strike back though it looks like instead, We're simply protecting our innocent name. That defensive finger, it's bloody more of the same. The positivity police insidiously assume, They’re outside that box containing the gloom. They’re negative about negative, seeming so tame. They don’t see their judgment is more of the same. Blame cuts outward just as guilt cuts inward, Two-sided blade, depends who it’s toward. Pick up that sword and you'll cut either way, It’s a bloody game at the end of the day.