Words

Lasting damage caused by thoughtless words Voicing insensitive judgments just to be heard Your words are daggers, painful, penetrating, cuts Your mouth runs off, but results in what? They walk around with heads bowed low, defeated, drained, and empty Each word and phrase played over embedded in their memories. He’s been robbed of years of mental stability and strength To mend the mental wounds would be a task of significant length. She tries to take her life to end the treacherous pain He fights the persistent desire to slice his own vein She gives of her body openly, worthlessness she feels He has no understanding of exactly how to heal. Your victimizing, mistreatment, and harsh verbal abuse Cause thoughts of suicide, their escape, they’ve got nothing to lose. We must stop the bullying before it’s too late. Change how you treat others, stop with the HATE. Be the change, the one to make the first move Treat others with kindness, only then will it prove That words will move mountains… at least in their eyes Many will gain strength and you’ll be surprised Love and respect make this world a better place Peace and harmony will triumph and you’ll be amazed.