Underneath

Words sting the heart

Like the bullet of a gun

A game, a war

Raging within yourself.

 

On the front lines

Underneath all emotion

Eternally, internally

For all humanity to face.

 

A burning sensation

Of decency and civility

The creation of destruction

Spit out your venom.

Author's Note

This popped into my head this morning. What do you think? Whats in your head after reading this?

Reviews

[Revery]

There may be some specific memory or feeling that brought words to you but they speak widely and clearly of the destructiveness and power of words. Your poem seems to talk about words and struggles in your own head but whether realized or not they may be echoes from someone else’s cruelty. I didn't have a childhood as bad as some but I was abused with words that I am still unconsciously trying to disprove.

Isn't it funny how we adopt, embrace and hang onto things said in cruelty and how self punishment can perpetuate them?

[~Sarah~ Idríel T..]

A words has indeed a great power. They can sometimes be more powerful than a sword. If we only could stop these wars with the power of pen!

[Coyote Poetry]

A short poem that open the doors to many questions. Words do have great power. Men in power need to be careful what they say and do.
"On the front lines
Underneath all emotion
Eternally, internally
For all humanity to face.'
I learn a long time ago. Best to keep negative words to yourself. negative does nothing for anyone. A strong ending to a outstanding poem.
Coyote