Paradigm

A ticking time bomb
Set to explode at instigation
Prepared to level this world at your feet
And set it blazing
Here is my situation

First and foremost
I want you to know that I am innocent before our conversation

I've sustained one too many hits to my brain

I'm guilty by association
I never meant to go so far

But his words were such a provocation, and I came down hard

He said, "I bet you're for Trump," or something
Then I saw red and remember nothing
It's all a blur to me. I can't recall a Goddamn thing
Wish I could tell you more. For years I waged a secret war
It burned inside my head. Wrong or right, I've shit the bed
No more fucks to give, I move on and I won't forgive

It's a lesson that I've learned, and it serves me well for now
Revenge is a dish I like cold, bitter, and sour. How's yours
That subtle aftertaste of bile, makes me smile

The saddest thing, is that you gave it up instead
There's no cure for stupidity

Such a crying shame as you sort the wreckage
Just a bit surprised that you would leave it