Venomous Words

by Sylvia   Jul 22, 2010


Words wielded with surgical precision
through an alcoholic stupor.
Each syllable rendering a soul impotent,
wounding a heart, obliterating remnants
of love that once flourished,
leaving hate in its place.

Forgetting is not an option,
hurt and pain inflicted remains
etched within my brain,
planting seeds of disgust that grow,
stifling all reason.

Forgiving doesn't come easy,
but it's a necessary evil so that
healing can begin,
allowing my spirit to become whole again,
a survivor emerging from the ruins,
building a new life without you.

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  • 14 years ago

    by anand singh

    Forgiving doesn't come easy,
    but it's a necessary evil so that healing can begin.

    So true are these words you spoke my friend.When we forgive those that hurt our feelings, it shows how closer to God we are even though it's very hard to forgive sometimes.

    So often people hurt each other with words not thinking of the consequences of those words, and the effect it has.
    But thorugh it all one has to be strong and strive to overcome the tyrany of those who throw words of hate at them.
    A very sad piece yet beautifully penned.
    Paul...

  • 14 years ago

    by Sunshine

    Sylvia , thoughtful poem.
    worded in a very special wat.
    the word choice was perfect for the feelings you wanted to express..

    YEt a wise poem from a wise person who went through much in her life, to write for us lessons we are all in need of :

    Forgetting is not an option,

    Forgiving doesn't come easy,
    ^^^brilliant..I know u got it the hard way,
    but I admire the soul inside of u..and the head over ur shoulders..is a treasure..

    5/5!!

  • 14 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    Careless words do break our heart & it leaves a deep scar..there is pain & at the same time a strength to break free from it..take care.

  • 14 years ago

    by Cindy

    Sylvia
    I think sometimes it would hurt less to be slapped then to have hate filled words coming from the mouth of someone that use to be your world :( I know you can forgive....but will your heart ever forget? This is such a gut wrenching piece. I'm sure so many can relate to.
    Great Job!
    Love Cindy

  • 14 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    Nobody deserves to live a life with someone who is constantly hurting them with their words and stupidity. There comes a time though you have to accept it and move on no matter how much it hurts you...the life ahead is something so much better & free of pain. Awesome write

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