Verbal Abuse Bullies

Violet violent voice
As if you have no choice
You choose to be mean and demeaning 
Then don’t understand
Heavy hands that wave screaming

Your cancerous mouth shouts
Cursing screaming and loud
As if you have a lift to be
Better than a higher power cloud
You can not be loving
And hurtful at the same time
You are not helping with words unkind

Truth can be spoken without razor words
Cutting the white wings of black bird
Verbal abuse is harder to prove
For gaslighting fighting is so rude
One day you will be old and gray
With only your words to light your day

Don’t be that old one who is alone
With wicked words black and strong
Like cold old coffee in a cup chrome
No love for bullies in the retirement home
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Wolf Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 7:56 PM
'like cold old coffee in a cup chrome' -- I pictured ornery old Joe Biden and vengeful Donald Trump when I read that line. Two guys way past their prime. ~ Gershon
Jones Avatar
August 20, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Hahahaha! They are but I never thought of that till now! Thanks
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Hello Karen, one day that person will hear those same words pointing to him or her. then find out how hurtful those words are. Hugs. / Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 20, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Hello Karen, Hugs back Karen. /Darlene/
Jones Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Hugs yes Darlene!
Cunningham Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 12:33 PM
If people have nothing good to say then they should keep it shut. I have no time for bullies verbal or otherwise. Tom
Jones Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Agreed Tom thanks for reading
George Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 4:58 AM
Words should be used to delight others and not to bully them. Sharp words can cut through any heart. Unkind words can scar and mar, but kind words can build and boost. Bullies won't have a safe shelter. Even a retirement home will reject them. Powerful poem, dear Karen.
Jones Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 5:52 AM
Beautifully said Valsa! Thanks
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