Brittle Boy

Brittle boy, body of porcelain
     feelings of glass

   A flurry of punches left him battered
     the slightest insult, shattered
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Tor Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 12:26 PM
Some of us are sensitive and fragile. We should always be careful not to offend or cause pain in others that are sensitive. Thanks for sharing Gershon...
George Avatar
August 13, 2022 at 11:26 PM
There are people who are quite brittle. They cannot take anything harsh or hard. For such people, life will ever be a struggle ! Well presented !
Wolf Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 6:16 PM
People are not Peanut Brittle, after all. :) gw
Hawkins Avatar
August 13, 2022 at 9:59 PM
It is shameful that anybody is battered or shattered. Bruises heal. Insults take longer. Very true Rhyme, Gershon
Wolf Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 6:12 PM
it's true, Shirley. Insults can be worse than 'sticks and stones.' ~ gw
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