Sticks and stones

by Kathrynn   Sep 20, 2004


Memory flashback-

a long time ago
little girls jumping rope
children's laughter and giggles
boys appear, making us mope..
water balloons explode
all around
"gross! girls have cooties!"
the chant does sound
but we are quick
to reply
wet and cocky
with smiles so sly..
"sticks and stones may break my bones, but your words will never hurt me!"

reality check-

a young woman
in front of a mirror
staring so blankly
down her cheek runs a tear
his words repeat in her mind
chanting loud and strong
"you worthless s.l.u.t, you stupid b.i.t.c.h.."
her mind starts to go along..
she presses the blade into her arm
and revises the silly old song..

"sticks and stones may break my bones, but your words are what will kill me.."

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  • 20 years ago

    by Gracie Danielle

    Very excellent. People often dont realize how words can hurt someone. I have also been a victim of unkind words. And, you are right. That is what will kill me!

  • 20 years ago

    by PAUL HEWSON

    pheww , harsh , good , no in fact v good, ist not often that a poem composed with a already used saying actually works , i think this does .. i hope its not a true reflection of how u feel ..

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