Wounding Words

words that pierce like a sharpened edge
the pen has no regret
old pain incessant we must dredge
if not forgive, forget?

but the power of a simple verse
overlooked by the creator
has made the past in present worse
and lesser pain now greater
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Guzzi Avatar
January 6, 2013 at 6:07 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2012 at 7:32 PM
what a profound little poem. Glad I am seeing this list so I can read this poem. Congrats on your win.
Ober Avatar
December 24, 2012 at 8:12 AM
Wow, I love this one. The first two lines and the last two lines are absolutely perfect. Congrats on a well-deserved win!
A   Avatar
December 24, 2012 at 5:38 AM
Good morning, James,, A nice warm congratulations in Susan's "any new 12 Line Poem" Wishing you the best holidays to come. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Love~LINDA
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 23, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Congratulations on your winning spot James
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