Revenge

Reflecting on a conflict with a disruptive neighbor, the author explores the tension between the impulse for immediate retaliation and the wisdom of choosing peaceful patience. By referencing the mystery series The Final Problem, they contrast the satisfying "poetic justice" found in fiction with the frustrating reality that real-world villains often escape consequence. Ultimately, the author concludes that because swift justice is rare in real life, one must rely on enduring patience and wait for karma to take its course.