Nothing Good To Say


People who never 
have anything good to say,
their mean, abrasive voices
rub me the wrong way

Everything they say
sounds twisted and ugly
If they hear a kind word,
they utter something filthy

They love to insult,
they love to incite
They love to spit venom,
they love to bite

Their words are like
archers shooting poison darts
They love to sling 'em,
aiming straight for the heart

People who never
have anything good to say,
their harsh, rough voices
rub me the wrong way

Hard speeches
full of hateful words
That's the kind of talking they like to hear

Snide comments
full of hurtful words
That's the kind of talking they hold dear

People who never
have nothing good to say,
God won't hear their evil words,
should they ever need to pray
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Wolf Avatar
October 18, 2016 at 8:04 PM
I agree RW... We were brought up with the saying, if you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all. A good motto to live by I reckon. Sweet bro /|\
Robinson Jr. Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 6:57 PM
Just speaking the truth, Rick. Ty for having a like-minded spirit. Much love to you, my friend.
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