Words Hurt

hurt and pain are temporary 
when it really comes down to it 
the very painful things are the words used
the way its said 
the way the harsh words leave your mouth
cutting the edges of my heart 
its stings to hear
when i cry i try not to think of it. how the sound is still in my head
 playing over and over like a song on repeat.
it won't leave me 
it cutting deeper and deeper as the minutes go by
the sobbing the tears will never quit
look at what you have caused 
look into my eyes and see the words running across them
hurt and pain is nothing compared to this.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mehta Avatar
February 17, 2011 at 1:37 PM
You are right, pen or words are mightier than a sword, istzayana
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February 17, 2011 at 12:52 PM
So true.. words have a deeper cutting edge.. than a knife.. not even sorry helps.. it will never take the pain of hurtful words.. for the time all we can do.. is look past it... and find comfort in moments that might tone down the tears.. enjoyed..p.d.
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