DAMAGE

I open my mouth My anger spills out I say things I don’t mean And mean things I won’t say Damage Oh such damage Strangers or friends Words I can’t defend Family is broken From words that I’ve spoken When will it end? Damage Too much damage So conflicted I’ve inflicted So much hurt So much pain Words like weapons Sharper than knives Killing dreams Shredding lives Damage Unjustified Unspeakable Damage Bludgeoning words Shattered spirits Wounded hearts Crippled lives Killing words Chilling words Handful of syllables Damage

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Tom Woody

Date: 7/22/2025 3:12:00 PM

We've all done it and later regretted it. Part of being an imperfect human. Asking forgiveness can go a long way toward mitigating the damage. Nice write

Danny Derden
Date: 7/22/2025 5:36:00 PM

I do a bit of reflection time to time and this was a reflective piece...helps me work through some of my inner turmoil I suppose.