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Verbal Abuse

Boneless tongue 
Breaking heart
Like a drum
Beating starts 
Curses curled
Painting pain
Verses hurled
All in vain 
Name calling
Verbs abused
Heart falling
Words used
Start with N
End with grin
Worse shaming
To offend
Soul of gold
Blackened skin
Be so bold
To defend
Words absurd
Can’t break in
God’s true herd
Despite sin

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




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Date: 1/26/2025 6:49:00 PM
I'm with Edward. Very powerful write, Karen. The abuse is unconscionable. The response, visceral.
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/27/2025 12:02:00 AM
I appreciate you reading Gershon!
Date: 1/26/2025 12:13:00 PM
Powerful poem, Karen. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/26/2025 12:44:00 PM
Thank you Edward! Hugs

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