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Below is the poem of the day entitled Words Cut Deep which was written by poet Mathew Sturgeon .

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Words Cut Deep

I realize that I cut you deep
With this awful words I said
Those words now permanent
Living forever in your head

If you happen to forgive me
Those words stuck in your brain 
Will forever be playing over
As they continue causing pain

No matter how much I try
Those words will not erase 
You'll be reminded with pain
Every time you see my face 

How can you ever love me
After everything that i said 
We are victims of my words
And our love is now dead 

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/16/2025 1:19:00 PM Hello Matthew, wow Congrats on POTW! this really hits hard. I love how raw and honest it is and I think you really make the weight of words and regret feel real. It sticks with me. Blessings, Matthew, Daniel Login to Reply Mathew Sturgeon Date: 9/16/2025 1:32:00 PM Thank you I appreciate the kind words and i'm glad that my poem resonated with you

Jami Patterson Date: 9/15/2025 11:20:00 AM This is a powerful and honest portrayal of how quickly a single act can destroy something precious. Love this congratulations on Poem of the week. Login to Reply Mathew Sturgeon Date: 9/15/2025 11:31:00 AM I appreciate you for letting me know you enjoyed the poem and yes a flash of anger can erase years of desire. Thank you for the congratulations I still cannot believe i received POTW

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/15/2025 3:13:00 AM indeed, words cut deep.....in my mind, love is deeper though. It erases the sting of words through the grace of forgiveness. congrats on your POTW designation. Login to Reply Mathew Sturgeon Date: 9/15/2025 11:28:00 AM The mountain of forgiveness is not always easy to climb. Thank you and I hope you enjoyed

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/15/2025 2:32:00 AM - Words cut deep and can be hard to forget... they leave a mark on the heart - A deeply sensitive poem, Mathew - Congratulations on your p.o.t.w. :) - hugs Login to Reply Mathew Sturgeon Date: 9/15/2025 2:41:00 AM Words are one of the most dangerous weapons humans have one moment of anger or frustration can live with a person all their life. Thank you and im glad you enjoyed my poem

Brandy Nicole Date: 9/14/2025 3:31:00 PM Even when forgiven, harsh words seem to linger. They're attached to the brain somehow. Replacing those words with something positive helps when trying to move on. It can be a little challenging though. Your thoughts touch my heart. Congratulations Matthew, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Mathew Sturgeon Date: 9/14/2025 3:46:00 PM Thank you I appreciate you telling me your thoughts on the poem and congratulating me on potw I can't believe

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/14/2025 11:33:00 AM Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your powerful/wonderful "Words Cut Deep" write. Yes, words are very powerful both good ones and bad ones. Have a blessed day with your win as you go writing away.......... Login to Reply Mathew Sturgeon Date: 9/14/2025 3:47:00 PM Words are a mighty weapon indeed im glad you enjoyed the poem and thank you for letting me know you did

Gregory Joseph Firlotte Date: 9/14/2025 10:09:00 AM Wow...a very moving poem! Login to Reply Mathew Sturgeon Date: 9/14/2025 3:52:00 PM Thank you im glad it touched you and Thank you for letting me know

Tania Kitchin Date: 9/14/2025 6:54:00 AM Mathew, congratulations on POTW, well penned. Login to Reply Mathew Sturgeon Date: 9/14/2025 3:52:00 PM Thank you very much

Unseeking Seeker Date: 9/14/2025 4:32:00 AM As for forgiveness, hug and move on ~ life is too short to hang on to negativity. Congratulations on POTW, Mathew, thanks for sharing these meaningful lines Login to Reply Mathew Sturgeon Date: 9/14/2025 3:53:00 PM Thank you and I still can't believe i won potw I'm in awe

Irina Davies Date: 9/9/2025 1:42:00 PM Amazing poem! I hope everything gets better... Login to Reply Mathew Sturgeon Date: 9/14/2025 3:53:00 PM Thank you and all is well now

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