Lock Jaw
Sometimes Words Hurt
Once I say something
I can not open my mouth
and return the words.
The damage is done
once it's been said
and once it's been heard.
So I remain quiet
unless it's something
that I feel strongly about
This way I don't live
second guessing myself
and always in doubt
But that does not mean
I can not feel the sharpness
of your lines
I may often clench my jaws
But my ears are working fine.
I can not open my mouth
and return the words.
The damage is done
once it's been said
and once it's been heard.
So I remain quiet
unless it's something
that I feel strongly about
This way I don't live
second guessing myself
and always in doubt
But that does not mean
I can not feel the sharpness
of your lines
I may often clench my jaws
But my ears are working fine.
Published by Dotchi Latham
Latham has been writing since the age of 16 when she started writing poetry and short stories. She has written articles around the web and is honing her writing skills. View profile
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8 Comments
Post a CommentSo so true Michele! I agree with that wholeheartedly.
Whoever said, "sticks and stones my break my bones but words can never hurt me" obviously wasn't on the short end of the stick of a bad remark! Great poem, cheers.
Thank you all :)
Well said! :)
I like this, and it is definitely the way I am!
Truth be told! People need to hear this.
Excellent! I really like the way that you have expressed this.
Very true