"No Offence.."

I wrote this for a poem challenge, hosted by friend of mine and now it's one of my most favorite works.

Things feeling right, maybe a bit normal.

Till cruel words are flung, creating turmoil.

Poke, prick and prod but they don't mean it.

Don't take it offensively, not what they meant.

Just being honest, trying to be truthful.

Claiming to be innocent, trying to be helpful.

In reality, slowly killing with each new bash.

"No offense," they speak, "Don't be rash."

And those words are just another excuse,

to cause more pain, to keep up the ruse.

More spiteful sentences run across the mind.

Cutting deep, but leaving no visible trace behind.

That doesn't stop the damage though,

or make it hurt less, with nothing to show.

Sling more negative, then say "No offense."

Pretend they're being nice, like they're blessed.

Won't let the words have all the power;

Take action against the spiteful, watch them cower.

Author's Note

I'm sure all of you have run into this situation at one time or another. Have been thoroughly annoyed with the person who uses "No Offense.." as some kind of pass, or badge in order to make any snarky, rude comment they please. When reading this I really want the reader to relate, to feel a sense of "Yeah! Exactly!" someone understands them and their train of thought. I'm just helping it flow out from them.

Reviews

[Samantha ~virginpoet]

well said I liked it you did a really good job and I agree with you

[CagedBIRDsings]

I totally agree with you. I really hate when people just use the words "No offense" when they really actually mean it. Unfortunately, I've seen it way to often. Loved the poem, shelving this one :D

LOVE THIS...

[Fabric Pulse]

I love it and I remember, lol!