These are Not...

A letter to the people. The people who judge and think their words don't kill.

These scars…
These are not a cry for help.
These are not for attention.
These are not for self loathing.
These are for you.
People say words kill.
I am your visual.
I am skin bone and soul.
Slashed by YOUR words.
I am the truth.
I am reality.
These are not for life.
These are not for death.
These are not for art.
These are for you.
Maybe one day.
Maybe you'll see.
That your words are,
Emotionally
Physically
Mentally
Killing me.

Author's Note

Any feedback is welcomed with an uncapped pen.

Reviews

[S A Grant]

This is a wonderful little poem full of meaning and truth. The repetitive lines really drive the point home in every single line. I especially love the ending where each word has it's own line. Every word is so powerful you only need that one word and its meaning hits hard. I normally can't get in to an "all too real" poem preferring to stay among fantasy and adventure.... but this is wonderful wright

[Edyn]

Thank you so much! I've never had people review my poems before and it's so nice to get feedback.

[S A Grant]

It has been my pleasure :)

[Adam Adams]

very deep.
I believe, it's just a quote that says: "stick and stones may break my bones, but your words will never hurt me." well, sometimes, it's the words that hurt us the most. sometimes, they work like a remedy so sometimes even pierce the whole soul through the rib, & your metaphoric write is absolutely appreciative. at least, it speaks the heart. and i adore you for being so real with words. keep it up!

[Quinn W]

I loved this poem! it's so true that peoples' words can influence you just as much as their actions! I really loved the way you repeated certain lines!

[Inject Positivity]

Power-packed work!!!

You kept a simple tone in the poem which for me gets the message right across to the reader... Your topic is itself a very important one... Many people think it's alright to say mean things or whatever they want to say but they hardly realize the effect of their words... They leave more hurt to the already broken soul... I think it's a thought provoking and emotional write which contains something very important for all of us...

Well constructed work, neat and clean with a gentle yet powerful flow...

Sincerely
Dhiman

[Bryan Webb]

A truly deep and emotionally demanding work. Emotion is conveyed appropriately and brings the reader to the point you're trying to get across. A very big point and meaning for such a short poem. It was beautiful for a melancholic theme. You have a way with words and should continue to spread amd bring them forth to your readers. Great job!

[Edyn]

Oh my goodness thank you so much. Again I've never had someone review my work before and it's lovely to have such a supportive audience.