Barbs

The battle ground so long ago

was rife with sticks and stones they’d throw

let them strike, avoid the fray;

it only made for easier prey

discovered these arrows in my quiver ~

sharp-barbed words would soon deliver

in time, I learned these weapons sting

it’s clear the depth of harm they bring

now backbone has become my shield;

be careful with the words you wield

Reviews

[Shaquana Adams]

now backbone has become my shield;
be careful with the words you wield

Nicely penned. I love your writing ^-^

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you so much, Shaquana!

[redflutterby]

Kudos Rita....so much truth in this. Inflicting pain with barbed words causes the deepest wounds. Wonderful write...

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Red

[s y e]

Words can speak louder than anything sometimes. People say actions speak louder than words but sometimes it can be the total opposite. I loved the message Rita!

[Rita L. Sev]

So true... Thanks, Noodle

[Pryde Foltz]

Words words words … so much power with so little effort. Loved this one, Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Pryde

[Gleb Zavlanov]

This poem has such a great message. Words do hurt more than swords, and I believe you've captured the essence of this message wonderfully. So masterfully penned. Wow!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Gleb

[anne p. murray- LadeeAn..]

Rita you have a gifted quality of delivering such awesome messages in a just a few poignant, heartfelt words

Blessings to you
anne

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Anne.

[anne p. murray- LadeeAnne]

You are welcome Rita

[Lyn Anderson]

This is by far my fave of everything I have read of yours. Words. They never go away.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much for your kind words, KL. Yes, words go deeper, for better or worse...

[m.s.early]

Dynamic metaphor Rita. You nailed it perfectly.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Xavier.

[icelandicblue]

A misplaced word is like psychic shrapnel that can never be removed. Powerful message in this one Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Psychic shrapnel... well put, Blue. Thank you!

[Michael G. Smith]

Sometimes we don't realize how one word can lift or shatter a fragile soul.

[Rita L. Sev]

And all souls are to be handles with care...

[Michael G. Smith]

Its weird every time I see your profile picture because you look so eerie similar to my youngest daughter.

[Rita L. Sev]

She must be a lovely girl... ;)

[Michael G. Smith]

Haha but yes she is. She's serving a mission for christ in Ecuador.