D.R. Factor Poet Narrative

If Words Could Kill

If Words Could Kill.
D.R. Factor

If I wrote poetry. Would you notice me?
Or am I just a casualty of a cruel society?
Would you laugh at me? 
Make fun of me? 
Exposed my vulnerability
To the whole community.

If I took the time to write a song
Would you sing along?
Or would you make believe
You don't remember me?
Or the part of me
That broken heart in me
That creates the artistry
Out of the insanity.

If I showed any kind of humanity.
Would you banish me?
Riddle me with profanity?
Would you discriminate, or intimidate? 
World forbid we assimilate.  

What will it take to bend your will?
It takes more courage to love
Than strength to kill 
Would you reveal the secrets that scars conceal
If a bleeding heart had a chance to heal?

A man shot John Lennon in the back
When all he asked was give peace a chance.
And they killed Dr. Martin Luther King
When he dared to put faith in a Dream.
And what of the son of man, Jesus Christ.
Do you remember why they took his life?

Tell me what's so threatening about love and peace,
Or hopes and dreams of equality, 
Or forgiving those who have done wrong to me,
So mankind might live in harmony?

When life could depend on a single word 
Between what you said and what they heard
Would you share your thoughts on how you feel? 
Would you express yourself on what was real?
Would you tell the world what it needs to heal?
If words you spoke could get you killed?

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CayCay Godwin October 7, 2015 at 12:48 PM Oh, please don't think I believe you to be a teenager, I was not implying that. Go in a good way ... CayCay

CayCay Godwin October 7, 2015 at 12:47 PM We are both featured (no big deal - it is a rotation thing) on PS' Home Page. I'm so glad because I'm sure I've never read you before and I have to tell you how much I LOVE this poem. It reminds me of my younger writes because it is the sarcastic, heart felt, sincere, dramatic vent of a young mind and heart. And, in my case, you had me at John Lennon. Don't ever stop writing ... CayCay (If curious, I have one posted that I wrote as a teenager, called 'Government When' - if you want)

Poet Destroyer A September 19, 2015 at 7:25 PM Hi, D.R. factor, this is deep. Words can't be taken lightly nowadays. WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ D.R. Factor September 20, 2015 at 7:17 PM Thank you very much. People have been so kind and supportive. That truly encourages me. Thank you again my new found friend.

Skat A September 18, 2015 at 11:12 AM D.R. Factor, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT D.R. Factor September 19, 2015 at 3:32 AM Well thank you so much for such a warm welcome. I am looking forward to our friendship and making new ones here on the soup. I'll be sure to stop in on you time and again to check out some of your work as well. It is indeed a pleasure to meet you SKAT.