Verbal Abuse

once said its too late
a name can't be taken back
for words never die
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Marcum Wong Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 6:17 PM
This is so true and what I have taught my kids and will teach my grandchildren! A great Senryu Robert! 7
Christian Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 1:10 PM
well said. sadly there is nothing much we can do against verbal abuse. there is a old saying words can cut deeper than a knife. I agree once u say something in the heat of the moment you carnt take it back. u can be sorry but once the damage is done it done,
Heemstra Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 2:57 PM
As a child I recall the saying , "Sticks and stones may break your bones but names will names never hurt you!" Words can make or break you. To me an encouraging word is more valuable than a negative one.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace