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One Word

Ahhhh! My heart! She said one word, And it shattered my soul, Once so strong, My diamonds are coal! Ridicule, disdain, and disgust Are all her testy mind can must! I am stupid, Indignantly so! How ever with such insults Shall I properly grow? My heart! The pain! The sting of one word! Tis an ache one looks on As grossly absurd! Though as it were, I must grow tall, For such a mere word Shant possibly end it all I shall laugh—HA HA!!! And instead I shall dance, For life is quite great, And I still have on pants! Tis I, a gentleman, Tried and true, Whom shall never be less, E'en when I am with you! HMPH!

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Jack Ellison

Date: 5/28/2015 9:51:00 AM

Uniquely creative, a talent so rare, but most of all a sweet sweet soul who has enriched this old guy heart and soul beyond words! Of course you know it but I will say it again, (and again, and again!) I love you Laura Breidenthal! Huggs, Jack xxx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/24/2015 9:08:00 AM

I know the sting of words, Laura. Be above it all.... :) That's quite some write there. Oh...that last word! Thanks for your visits. Hugs

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/24/2015 3:48:00 PM

Hehe, thank you Eileen! I have to apologize for not visiting your page as often as I would like! Ive been busy as of late, but just know you are an amazing poetess and I'm hoist another big fan of your awesome work!! ~Laura

Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/23/2015 7:11:00 AM

The poor guy was rattled by one word. There is little room for honesty in this world. Rather than communicate this, the poor guy is feeling sorry for himself. Rationalization and other defense mechanisms rule over truth. So weak are the minds of men.

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/24/2015 3:46:00 PM

He's a strong guy for not letting it get him down for long! Sometimes negative words have a good impact way after the fact. A little benefit of the doubt I suppose. Love yah Duke! ~Laura

Kp Nunez

Date: 5/23/2015 6:29:00 AM

hmmn... Who had the temerity? Who contracted this malady? This "she" does not know your power! That she dared to engage your ire! HUgs and 7 for you! :P

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/24/2015 3:45:00 PM

Hehehe :) thanks dear. No worries! This poem was all out of fun! ~Laura

Stephen Kilmer

Date: 5/23/2015 2:27:00 AM

Tis but a mystery how one word can cut to one's soul. But cut it does and hurt it must. Steel yourself for there will be more and you are strong. The first cuts the deepest. The rest lay along that scar. You are young and strong. Learn early that those words come from weaklings who envy you. ~ Kilmer

Md Johnson

Date: 5/22/2015 11:01:00 AM

Beautiful write. Truly enjoyed.

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/22/2015 10:38:00 PM

I'm glad you enjoyed, Michael! Thanks for stopping by! ~Laura

Emile Pinet

Date: 5/22/2015 8:51:00 AM

Your words play within our hearts and their magic comes alive. Emile.

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/22/2015 10:39:00 PM

Thanks Emile. I'll be visiting your page soon, to read YOUR magic with words. ;) ~Laura

Anna Hopper

Date: 5/22/2015 7:23:00 AM

This is an excellent write! It actually reminds me of what I just penned myself. I agree, all it takes is a word. God bless!

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/22/2015 10:40:00 PM

Cool, Anna! I'd like to read the poem! Will be checking out your work! Thanks for the sweet message.~Laura

Nandita Das

Date: 5/22/2015 7:15:00 AM

So true. Just that one word also has the power to wound our hearts, piercing deep into the soul. I like how instead you laugh it off, in this poem. Loved reading this awesome poem. Thank you. 7

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/22/2015 10:41:00 PM

Yes! I've learned from a dear poet,one must laugh it off!!! This is meant to be a little bit comical, over-dramatic, I should say. Love your kind reviews Nandita, and your clever poetry. ~Laura