Words Are Like Weapons

Words are like weapons with bullets of lead
That pierce through your soul when angry and said.

When someone shoots his mouth off like a loose cannon,
You can’t help but get hurt as the mortar is landin’.

The thing about these wounds to the soul,
There’s no bleeding to stop from invisible holes.
Though, on the surface, there are no wounds to tend,
The damage is often deeper and harder to mend.

Masked by pride, courage or good old denial,
Make no mistake, this pain maims and defiles,
Reducing the toughest man’s heart to that of a child's.

So the next time you’re angry, don’t be absurd.
Lay down your weapons of hollow point words.
There is a better way to accomplish your goals
Without doing battle and wounding other's souls.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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A   Avatar
March 28, 2016 at 8:13 PM
Susan, you've expressed yourself well, I like the last line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry when you have time. Love ~LINDA~
Shango Avatar
June 9, 2009 at 8:15 AM
It is a pity we get angry only with the weak ... what if our words were directed against the true stronghold of corruption? Great write!
George   Avatar
August 9, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Words! sounds of the soul - with the power to break a heart - or make it whole. Great writing dear Susan. And oh!, so true. lainie
Austin Avatar
August 6, 2008 at 5:52 AM
Someone said, "They're just words....sticks and stones, that sort of stuff. If it were only true. Writing about it sometimes helps to ease the problem, if there is one. congrats on this selection...good, good write. Love, Daver
Winter Avatar
August 5, 2008 at 5:07 AM
Congratulations Susan on this most insightful poem being featured once again. Love, Shar
Young Avatar
August 4, 2008 at 8:43 PM
congratulations on your poem being featured this week! very well deserve! nice write warm regard GiNo,18,Philippines
Jordan Avatar
August 4, 2008 at 6:53 AM
Susan - People should think of what they say before they say it - Great poem and congrats on being featured - God Bless
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 4, 2008 at 5:47 AM
Too many people put their mouth in gear before their brain is engaged. Good write, Congratulations on it being featured. Vince
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