Vengeance…When Does The Cycle End
I feel like in today’s society, we’re taught to get what we deserve and get even with those who’ve wronged us: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. April and March must be the months of vengeance for my social circle, because I feel like everyone around me, including myself, has been trying to get back at someone. But then what? We hurt them, they hurt us, the vicious cycle just continues, creating more tears and pain. What’s even more ironic is that it’s happening between people who used to love each other, but I guess when love gets to an extreme, it becomes hate, and hatred leads to revenge.
Though I tried to play nice and not purposely rub it in his face, I knew that behind his back and in my heart it was vengeance at play. I didn’t use anyone, but circumstances just seemed to work for my benefit that I couldn’t help but use what was to be a good thing as a way to repay him for all the hurt he caused me. But then what? Contrary to what people say, vengeance didn’t taste so sweet. As a matter of fact, it hurt. It hurt me when I calmed down and thought about how he hurted, because I’ve been there before.
Needless to say, what goes around comes around, and I got my share of it too. Before tonight, I would’ve been like BRING IT ON, BITCH. But not anymore…
For a Christian perspective on this issue, check out Ever After – God Is The Judge.
