A Word to the Wise...

A Word to the Wise...

A Poem by Mercury Rising

A hammer smash to the finger 
by accident

hurts less

than a slap across the face
done intentionally.

© 2014 Mercury Rising


Author's Note

Mercury Rising
This is said to everyone, but especially to those who have been abused by their partners or parents.

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Wow! You have said so much in so few words.. There is truth and wisdom here. This one is going in my library.

:) Julie

Posted 10 Years Ago


Mercury Rising

10 Years Ago

Glad you liked it! It's the simple truth, though. :)

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Mercury Rising
Mercury Rising

Wild-n-Windy, IL



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Hi! Welcome to my corner of the WritersCafe world! The name I write under is Sara (pronounced 'Zarra') Mercury, but my friends call me 'Susie'. I am 44 years of age and have been writing since I w.. more..

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