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Words That Have Been Said...

The things you say in anger, can never be withdrawn, Like a stone thrown over water, once it leaves your hand it’s gone; Even though you want to take it back, as soon as it’s been said, Those harsh words hang between you, until both of you are dead; Try to leave those words unspoken, it’s always better that way, Cause not matter how hard you try, there are things you can’t unsay; It can break your heart in two, if you say what you don’t mean, Cause even though you try to fix it, those words stay hidden there, unseen; And they will come back to haunt you, someday they will appear, Brought up in casual conversation, in a month or in a year; And the sinking feeling that hits you, is no more than you deserve, Because you had to say those stupid words, just to strike a nerve; Now this warning that I give to you, is more valuable than gold, Cause at the end of the day it’s not worth, the pain and torment you uphold; Don’t say hurtful things in anger, just to prove that you are right, Cause those little things between you, are what keep you up at night.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 6/27/2010 7:58:00 PM
well said, enjoyed have a nice one,..p.d.
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Date: 6/26/2010 12:11:00 AM
Wise words indeed.
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Date: 6/25/2010 6:29:00 AM
A thought provoking poem. Enjoyed it.
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Date: 6/25/2010 6:18:00 AM
I am enjoying reading the diverse poetry presented here today. I wish you a weekend of good health, love, and inspiration. The best to you always in your endeavors Tirzah. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/24/2010 8:43:00 PM
VEry good message, Tirzah, nicely done! Yes, try the swap quatrain. It is really a cool form! LUv, Andrea
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Date: 6/24/2010 5:08:00 PM
For some people and for some it doesn't bother them and they would never apologize or say that they are sorry....Great write about a worthy topic..Sara
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Date: 6/24/2010 5:01:00 PM
great advice!! I have to bite my tongue sometimes...it is tough! LOL
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Date: 6/24/2010 1:14:00 PM
Nicely written. This is so true. Too often we say things in anger and can never take them back. They hang over us like an angry storm cloud ready to strike. KF
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Date: 6/24/2010 12:10:00 PM
Very powerful, Tirzah. Our words spoken in the heat of a moment often come back to haunt us. And the one to whom those words were said will not forget them either. I can really relate to this and am sure others can as well. Excellent writing (as I have come to expect from you). Love, Carolyn
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