Words or Actions? (thunder or lightning?)

One argues calamitous & proud.
The other silent, deadly, a spear from the shroud.

One surly tongue beast delivers a warning.
The other’s message, hot fear, leaves the masses in mourning.

One’s stern crack is effective, convinced they scatter.
Destruction wasn’t needed to the chagrin of the latter.

The struggle for supremacy has reached its pinnacle.
One’s roar for the calm, the other’s fire for the cynical.

Is it better to engage your mouth for threats or for biting?
Are you with thunder or do you side with lightning?