Crushing Blow

The deterioration in his face it was like
 a withered rose in winter 

What she said to him felt like a shard
of metal go through his heart 

The harsh words of thee 
could tare down any soul
but they're people out there
who do not understand the 
crushing words the put 
into hand 

How could people be so mean
and the hurt this poor wonderer 
constantly feels 

he try's not to show the 
unmerciful hurt But I can 
see right through it because 
 I am the hurt
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
October 12, 2012 at 11:16 AM
I am so happy to be able to read some of your amazing poetry today Elton. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I will be back another day to read through more of your poetry. Love, Carol
Duffin Avatar
October 30, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Hi. Clever write and well used words. The use of terms from a slightly older time adds feeling to this excellent work. Eamon
Guzzi Avatar
September 30, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Hi there I just posted a new contest in which folks have to write dialect and one of the dialects is Irish Gaelic...I'd love to have a real Irish persons verse in the contest!
Sweetheart Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 6:57 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. enjoyed your creative write tonight.. hope u will check out the contest scene to enter and good luck with luv....
Mehta Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Well expressed thoughts with deep meaning, Elton
Larocca Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 11:50 AM
I love it. It sounds so personal. Can't wait to read more.
Culverhouse Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 11:08 AM
don't stop writing.. you have me hooked!!
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September 29, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Enjoyed reading your work today! Thanks for commenting on my attempts at poetry. You are kind!
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September 29, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Soup Mail..Sara
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September 29, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Very descriptive and expressive work..Enjoyed reading ..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Sara
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