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Cutting Words

                                          

Haven’t you heard 
Didn’t they caution 
I make haters 
Why they exist 
Why they envy 
Didn’t you smell 
their burning flesh 
Did they not warn you tread lightly 
This place was a shelter 
where they sought me 
hoping for my warmth 
I turned it to winter 
encased fake words 
froze vacant minds 
Emanating ability 
scorching paths 
Ignorant ashes 
melted in heat 
Not warmth 
was found 
but fire 
As the  
sun 
am 
I

Copyright © FJ Thomas | Year Posted 2025

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April 2, 2026 at 8:12 AM

I love this shape/slam poem and its contents, Flo!! You don't beat around the bush, after all nobody should feel uncomfortable by hearing truth. Wielding a machete would equally deliver your 'point' :) ~Warm regards // paul

Mystic Rose Rose

July 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Woh ! That is intense, haters can burn many a flesh with word, deed and intent. Thanks for this poem Flo :)

July 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM

Great shape in this one and definitely to hate is to walk around with daggers ready to plunge deep within. Sara K

April 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM

This poem is powerful in its brevity and message. You have accomplished something rare and moving. Be Blessed, always - Hiba <3

July 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Good evening Hiba, and thank you very much.

April 3, 2025 at 6:51 AM

My dear friend hope you’re doing well. You’ ve written a powerful poem. I can not remember of the Almost 11 years I’ve been a member on Poetry Soup have ever come across anyone that has had a bad comment because of my work. I have read some post where heated discussion have accrued. I avoid reading negative writes from these kind of people. I hate being stirred up with negative thoughts. Some people just like to cause discontent.

July 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM

You hit that nail on the square on the head Eve lol. Soup has had some dark times, but I think the majority of us have learned to avoid the negative commenters... and avoid being negative commenters as much as possible. Hope all is well with you too Eve :)

March 3, 2025 at 6:38 AM

Hi Flo, Fiery words emanate from your quill Flo, best wishes my friend, thanks for the heads up

March 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM

Lol you are not one to need a heads up. I know that if you question something you will at least message me, and I greatly appreciate that. Thanks Joseph

Constance La France

March 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM

FJ, awesome poem and shape, and your words resound with me because I have had my share of haters and bullies in this life and not just on PS. The ones on PS are not worth a second thought as there are thousands of good people on PS, who out number any bully hater. Congratulations on your well-deserved Poem of the Day honor, your blog was amazing too, blessings ~

March 1, 2025 at 9:35 AM

Constance you are so very right, and thank you very much. I felt quite angered to be used by a bully with changing facades, hence the blog. Others may think it not a big deal, I, however consider that type of behavior very differently.

March 1, 2025 at 4:39 AM

Belated Congratulations FJ on a superb no nonsense POTD, let the haters burn in the sun, or indeed brand them with the white hot tip of your extremely well designed dagger, brilliant! Cheers David

March 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM

David hi! It has been so long, thank you; and thank you for coming by :)

February 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Great shape and powerful content, Flo, congratulations on POTD:) by the way, I'm doing good by God's grace, married and happily settled:)

March 1, 2025 at 9:42 AM

That is wonderful Jo! I'm so glad you're happy :) Thanks Jo

February 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM

A bright one..Well done F J.' I'm no fan Of hearsay.' Btw i like to converse on diverse subjects G'day g"day.'

February 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Thank you Joe, it's nice to 'see' you. I enjoy diverse conversation as well.

February 28, 2025 at 5:44 AM

Flo - nothin' but the best to ya! Point well made, (pun intended!). The youngsters may not get the Nancy Sinatra nod...

February 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM

Lol, at least it was a good pun. I don't know Craig, I don't think I could hang with 'back then' Nancy even today! ...doesn't mean I don't have my own pair though ;) Thank you Craig

February 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Whoa!! A dagger of some distinction. I enjoyed this one. Congratulations on your POTD. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K

February 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM

Thanks so much Sara K ;)

Connie Pachecho

February 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM

FJ, the sharpness of your poem is felt by the teeth of your words. Best wishes on your POTD.

February 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM

Hello Connie :) Thank you very much

February 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM

Powerful shape poem and very clever! Xo

February 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM

Thank you Crystol :)

Frederic Parker

February 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM

My dear poet friend, it has been a long time since I have read your poetry, your words still hold power...Frederic

February 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM

Frederic, there will always be a smile on my face when I see your name. Thank you so very much.

February 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Awesome verse, congratulations on POTD.

February 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM

Hello Eve, thank you

February 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM

FJ, CONGRATS on your well-deserved win with this powerful piece~~superb use of personification! Janice

February 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM

Thank you Janice.

Mystic Rose Rose

February 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM

oooh this is hot ! Love the shape you took and the poetic style, hope your keeping well, love :) Congrats on POTD

February 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM

Thank you Vie, I am happy to see you are still here :)

February 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM

' They sought me, ' but did not ' tread lightly. ' This happens more than it should, especially *now* in our world. It's getting worse. In life, we are surrounded by many friends sharing encouraging words, along with haters trying to fit in somehow. Cling to the positive and ignore the negative. Your thoughts are powerful. Congratulations FJ, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

February 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM

You are so very correct Brandy, too much more. Thank you very much for giving me some of your time ;)

Andrea Dietrich

February 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Fun indeed. And you have captured the POTD. Big congrats, Flo.

February 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM

Very much appreciated Andi! Thank you for passing my way :)

February 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Flo God bless you. xx

February 26, 2025 at 11:35 AM

Thank you very much John.

February 26, 2025 at 10:47 AM

First, the shape is damn amazing girl, personifying a dagger is perfect for such biting words well said, much needed all around the world, leaders urg, ayeyayae. There are bigger things than us. Ty for stopping by my Midnight Sashays sweet FJ and I’d like to wish you same, hope time brings joy, I was overjoyed to see you back. I really do not look for these types so don’t find the hate or nefarious cloak & dagger intentions, have my go-tos, just beautiful poems (ekphrasis, monokus, haikus) which I am grateful for and so this place (if meant) is still a shelter for love if you look. wow “Ignorant ashes melted in heat” Congratulations On POTD, well-deserved, and still the contest! Faving~ xhugs

February 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM

aha, sprawling poetry highly in demand, and I've adapted quickly--just a sigh or two in-between lengthy stanzas ;D

February 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM

Well hello Madame! I guess I have a range of preference, but if I am being honest, I do not follow extremely long ones. I have found that my mind usually wonders midway and the meaning is wasted on me. I love a piece that moves me, be it love, anger, slam, etc. Wake that part of me up; shake, rattle, and roll it! I would agree with your point that, overall, there is more goodness here than negativity. But that can be hard to see due to the prominence of some of the sources of negativity. And I'm referring to over the years, not right now. I have no idea what's going on right now lol. Thank you Anaya ;)

February 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM

Congratulations on this assertive truth of yours FJ. Worthy of receiving the POTD honor. Again Congratulations!!!

February 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM

Thank you very much for the compliment and the visit Michael.

February 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM

Congrats on POTD. Off with their heads, I say. In saying that, probably a law against it.

February 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM

Lol I'm thinking I have heard some kind of law to that effect. Thank you Paul

February 26, 2025 at 7:34 AM

ooh..ooh, I say before even reading! Better loving words, let bitterness go, give forgiveness, don’t be slow about it. Those cutting words are sharp as a razor’s edge. Congrats on POTD, FJ!

February 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM

Hey Kim :) I very much agree!

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