~ On Hurtful Words ~
I
Quite sour, the words that fall in jest
And drops on those, who dare not contest
So putrid are those, which born of hate...
Do flower, from that old tree passed down
Where love and violence, a breeding ground
Coexist, and still dare, to procreate..
II
Stronger and stranger, are wrath filled screams
Forcing the meek, to fight back in dreams
A temporary fix, deep inside..
Festering, lay a dormant retaliation
A steely shell, repelling conflagration
Causing hibernating violence, to come alive..
III
So in its fragility, and before the gale
Actions form, with thoughts of how to impale
And in its ugliness, brings ideas that kill..
Then, a sudden outburst and out comes a knife
The rage unchecked, she stabs him twice
Such are the newborn efforts, of a broken will..
IV
A regimen of screams, so often unheard
A foundation constructed, on hurtful words...
Tony Taylor
* final edit
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Comments
Wow...powerful powerful!! Love this...very elegant and poetic way to describe the carnage that arguments and quarrelling bring...especially in relationships where love has withered. The effects can be long lasting and often lethal...really good relatable read Tony...💕
Thank you Miss MARION,
I've been tinkering with this piece for a while.....think I finally got it where I want it......I appreciate all support dear poet sister......you're a great comfort and one of the main reasons I came back here.....smiles......T xo : )
Aw that's a lovely thing to say Tony...I'm touched 🤗🤗🤗
Awwww a battle of the bothersome my luv pinned ❤️💙❤️
Thank you JILL!!...I DO so appreciate your ever-present support and kindnesses dear poet sister!!.....Lots-O-Love!!......T xo : )
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So very impactful Tony, such a unique structure as well. Your poems always inspire me. Kind regards. The Fish of the Sea.
Why Thank You kindly Mr. FISH!!......ALWAYS a pleasure to hear from you my friend!!......HUGS-n-SMILES!!.......T xo : )
Tony! in my humble opinion this one of the best poems I've ever read! It answers one of man's deepest problems, no self control! while being beautiful in it's flow and delivery! Just wow! I admire your deep thought, vocabulary and most of all your artistry! Your poet friend,Jim
WOW!! ~ what a great comment JIM!!.....I thank you most kindly......It's one of the most positively inspiring comments I've ever received.....I won't forget it dear poet brother!!.......LOVE & ROCKETS!!.......T xo : )
This is a sword into human's weak spot - well done!
YIYAN!!..thank you so much for reading and commenting my friend.....I am grateful to you for the kind words!!.....Hugs-n-Smiles!!......T xo : )
Again...Wow!
This is some next level stuff from you Tony. I especially like the first verse. My interpretation is if you haven't anything nice to say....then just say nothing.
I've always and always will be a lover of poems that flow and rhyme really well. I do like free verse too but not as much -the reason being that I'm not very good at it and at the same time envious of those who can pull it off so well lol.
Take care Tony - Syd xo
Awesome!!......Thanx Tons!!......what a great comment and I LOVE the honesty bro!!.....I ALWAYS look forward to your comments and insights!!.....stay groovy my friend!!......LOVE & ROCKETS!!......T xo : )
Sir Tony.
i was scrolling through your pages.. and found the gem of a line..
that speaks to my heart so loudly..
II
"Stronger and stranger, are wrath filled screams
Forcing the meek, to fight back in dreams
A temporary fix, deep inside.."
Having the need and desire to fight back.. but outclassed and outnumbered
the passion to retaliate forms a fist in my dreams..
the only place where I can be victorious.
Liked.. Pinned..
I no longer call you Sir Tony.
I hens forth call you Master T.