anger by milkysoldier

Angry Words Hurt.

Diamond hard
with sharp and bladey edge,
at each thrust,
As anger twists
the fiery words' serrated steel,
It undertakes
to bring it's victim to the dust.

Anger achieves,
but leave it well alone.
Fury hurts most
those whom to fury are prone

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carol
good write angery words can be so hurtful
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ron flowers
A wonderful poem, Fay. What you say is so true and you said it so well. Everyone could should read this one.
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Alison Cassidy
'Anger achieves, but leave it well alone. Fury hurts most those whom to fury are prone' You have hit the ball sweetly and insightfully with this fabulous strophe, Fay. The rest of the poem's pretty damn good too. Great write. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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JoAnn McGrath
Growing up with a downs brother I can tell you words hurt deeper than the pain of a stone's strike....never liked that rhyme "Stick and stones"...love yours
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