Both sides of anything; be it a war, an opinion, or a general dispute...
Can be destructive...uncaring...confused...
The wrong words are often spoken, in the heat of anger
when push comes to shove, lifelong ties can be broken
Promises are often forgotten amidst destruction
Emotions change...from joy to anger
From anger to bitterness
From bitterness to remorse
Left behind in the wake of it all are the inevitable scars
The scars that are not only visible upon the skin...
But the scars hidden deep within the mind and soul
After all is said and done...
The right words are spoken
In the chilled air, bringing no comfort.
It may last weeks
It might take months
It may last years
It may take several generations for it all to come clear
So both sides can warm up, thaw out, and slowly start to heal.