Bitterness bites
Snaps at the heart
Out of control
Tears you apart

Rooted in the soul
Bitter for sweet
Once in control
Its purpose complete

Sharp as a sword
Piercing asunder
Hearts own bitterness
No small wonder

Hatred
Anger
Jealously
Resentment
Misplaced contentment

Left unrestrained
The heart doesn’t mend
Sweet for bitter
Or a bitter end
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“Each heart has its own bitterness
And no one else can share its joy”
Proverbs(14:10)

           “See to it that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many” Hebrews(12-15)