War of Words

, Mexia, TX

Words are thrown like knives,
Unwavering, Aimed for the kill.
Obscenities fly,
Accusations run high,
The air deadly still
As the raw anger thrives.

Each soldier trembles behind a sheild
Avoiding life-threatening blows.
Dodging and weaving,
All the while scheming -
Through each mouth hatred flows,
Inflicting wounds that can't be healed.

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HannSawyer15 said...
Aug. 2, 2011 at 3:12 pm:

Nice... really raw. But That's why I like it so much. :)

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olican16 said...
Jan. 23, 2011 at 4:18 pm:

this is GREAT! i love how you painted a picture of this through your words(imagery... haha) love ya, Al.

-O

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Madisoon said...
Dec. 15, 2010 at 3:33 pm:

Wow, reading your poem gave me chills...

You have amazing imagery; I was seeing a very graphic war with knives made out of moving words sheilds that were too small to be of any help. This post is one of my favorites and I hope people see this and get the same feeling I did.

Keep 'em coming, you're great!

- Jamie

Madisoon replied...
Dec. 15, 2010 at 3:33 pm :

oops hahaha *and*

GangstaEyes replied...
Dec. 15, 2010 at 3:37 pm :

Aww thanks Jamie! (This is Alex, in case you hadn't figured it out :P) Thats EXACTLY the image I was trying to paint! :) Glad ya liked it!

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WordShredder said...
Oct. 28, 2010 at 10:05 pm:

Wow, this poem is SO good! Fabulous job, the imagery was so vivid.

GangstaEyes replied...
Oct. 29, 2010 at 6:17 pm :

Thanks so much :) Imagery is one of my favorite aspects of writing - I love painting a picure with my words!

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mandapanda9736 said...
Aug. 29, 2010 at 9:00 am:

really love the way this poem was written, the style and such, its wonderful!

GangstaEyes replied...
Sept. 3, 2010 at 1:15 pm :

Thanks so much! :)

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DiamondsIntheGrass said...
Aug. 11, 2010 at 7:27 pm:

love the way this one was written.

GangstaEyes replied...
Aug. 13, 2010 at 9:59 am :

Thanks so much!

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ellyn-bo-bellyn_2014 said...
Jul. 1, 2010 at 5:56 pm:

I agree with you. They tell little kids "stick and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me." I think they've got it all wrong. Sure, sticks and stones break bones but words-- That pain never goes away.

DiamondsIntheGrass replied...
Aug. 11, 2010 at 7:27 pm :

i think the original meaning of that was for someone that is being hurt by words to say that so the bully would back off.

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GangstaEyes said...
Jul. 1, 2010 at 8:54 am:

I appreciate all the comments - thanks for your encouraging words!

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xovanillatwilightxo said...
Jun. 30, 2010 at 9:11 pm:

amazing! you got your point across very well :) i loved it! check out my work?

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malgal3 said...
Jun. 23, 2010 at 6:37 pm:

WOW, this is a really great poem. I love the message. You got your point across very well.

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mpacheco15 said...
May 27, 2010 at 5:30 pm:

I know. Even unspoken words that are lingering there hurt worse than a soccerball to the stomach.

mpacheco15 replied...
May 27, 2010 at 5:31 pm :

Also, it's not published yet but when my poem Secret comes out i'll post you.

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vampirexchickkk said...
May 24, 2010 at 8:36 pm:

Hey, I checked out your stuff like you asked... and it's good. I like this poem; it has the same kind of vibe to it that mine does. Good job!

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Genni said...
May 23, 2010 at 5:43 pm:

I think this poem hits the nail on the head. Everyone thinks "sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you" but that is a lie. Words hurt they really do and this poem potrays it.