Stolen

One may never know the damage of words spoken to the young.

 

Words...like wicked wind

Breathed away hopes and dreams

 

Like smoke in the breeze

Leaves from the trees

Drifting away

 

Like chimney's smoke

Floating into nothingness

Vanishing

 

Leaving a void

Emptiness

 

And in the emptiness

Fear

Lonliness

Hopelessness

 

Whirled away by wicked winds

Reviews

[Dani]

You've captured some powerful images here - I especially enjoy the last few lines: "Fear, Lonliness, Hopelessness, Whirled away by wicked winds." Though I sometimes don't really believe in "nothing" (even though perception isn't necessarily reality, blahblah), it's an interesting idea to ponder.

Back to the point, though. I think that many of us are more vulnerable to words than any physical beating. It's a shame they're so easy to lose control of. Fantastic write.

[mir]

Very strong message in this write---as it surfaces some results of the punishment-like cruelty in abusive words to the young while they mature, and to anyone for that matter. I believe that this is a very nice and straight-forward awareness for those who may truly need to read it (and understand it). Thanks for sharing this great write.

[G. K. Bostic]

Thanks so much for your comments!
Gloria

[VelvetRosetta]

Dont you just hate those wicked winds! Words hurt more than most believe. Love the way you wrote this.

[Frank F. Atanacio]

wicked words--emotional little piece