Hurdy gurdy words
.
When they're saying words won't hurt
Don't believe a word of it
And if they say words are toys
You can say they're full of it
.
Words that hurt are sharp pointed,
said snidely, and with malice
Words that play run up and down
In and out wittingly paged
.
Abhor using hurtful words
Play with pretty words instead
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Poem Copyright, © 2018 Jimmiehov, All Rights Reserved
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FYI:
Wikipedia: It is reported to have appeared in The Christian Recorder of
March 1862, a publication of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, where it is presented as an "old adage" in this form:
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never break me.
Words are sharp and soft... use them with care, and I know cases when we have to use the hard one too.
ReplyDeleteWords do have it in them to be able to hurt others. One must hold their tongue lest another heart is broken.
ReplyDeleteGood advice, Jim.
ReplyDeleteYes, sir! Only a mad person would think that words don't break bones.
ReplyDeleteLove the tone and and rhythm of your poem.
And if they say words are toys
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of this piece - the words offered as statements, which are hard to refute or dispute .... and yet offer something as equally lovely, in the playful idea of running up and down a page .... interesting piece :)
Love this, Jim.
ReplyDeletePretty words are much better.
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