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My Shield

By Michael J Falotico an insult does hurt.. when a tongue feels like a knife.. covered ears, my shield.. words spit like bullets.. some hit there mark, some have not.. target smaller now..

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Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/14/2011 5:38:00 PM

Nice to keep the ears covered, the best policy, hahahah nice hunor again

Wilma Neels

Date: 5/14/2011 12:23:00 PM

I am going to fav this one Michael ;) full of wisdom, love Wilma

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/14/2011 10:43:00 AM

Michael, there is a book I read about creating a "mental shield" that prevents unkind remarks from others from hurting you. Your poignant poem reminded me of the book and this type of shielding actually does work if you continue to practice it. Love, Carolyn

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 5/14/2011 6:20:00 AM

A write on the old saying "Sticks and Stones"......Thoughts of a Poet... and words to live by.....MJF

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/14/2011 5:49:00 AM

OH OH OH .. u have penned a super supreme masterpiece.. my favorite new favorite of all .. hope nothing happened on a personal level to make u pen such depth today.. but u hit the mark for me..right on target .. with much that has happened on PS toward me... this should be written in 22 carat gold..the finest for the finest from the finest.... my White Knight.. your Jersey Girl continually amazed by her W.K. ..luv..

Cory Long

Date: 5/14/2011 5:35:00 AM

I have felt a lot of these bullets you talk of and as long as they miss their mark you can get back up a bit easier. This was a great piece, thanks for you warm thoughts on "worn out sneakers" cory