Charmed Chaos
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Stiletto
He does not realize
how deep words can cut
a fragile flower’s bloom
until he’s said too much
inflicting mental wounds.
He does not realize
as he wields their weight
with thoughtless reckless haste
leaving a frazzled mental state
and an acrid bitter taste.
And when the bloom
is finally felled
laid bare upon the floor
All that’s left- her sweet smell
He does not realize
…..what he has lost.
©2018 Linda Lee Lyberg
My response to Poets United Midweek Motif: Weapon and linked to dVerse Poets Pub Open Link Night.
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“And when the bloom is finally felled” .. sigh such raw emotion in this! Unforgettable write!❤️
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Thank you for the kind words! Happy you liked it.
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Good golly, girl. This is amazing!!! There isn’t a woman in the world who hasn’t been that flower at least once. That probably makes for better poetry (than I’ll ever write) — making it so relatable.
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Ah, thank you for those words!
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I love this Linda , great recital.
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Thank you!
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Sharp words, an acrid bitter taste and a felled bloom – nicely done, Linda!.
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Thank you Kim.
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This is what every man should know… and there are some men who can be cut down like this as well… and the people who don’t even understand the damage.
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Very true Bjorn- they seldom realize the damage that was done.
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Words can be more powerful than the speaker realizes.
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Yes, they certainly can Frank.
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Your voice in the recital is emotionally moving and heartbreaking. Powerfully well expressed.
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Thank you. I always appreciate your feedback.
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You’re very welcome. 🙂
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If only people knew that cutting words can be worse than sticks and stones (almost). This spoke to me on a very personal level.
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I think we’ve all been there at some point or another Vivian. It’s sad, but very true. Thanks for stopping by.
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My pleasure 🙂
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I thought your imagery was so well done. Amazing how words can lift or destroy just like guns and knives and grenades. I enjoyed the recorded version.
Dwight
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Oh thank you Dwight. Yes, it’s so true.
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A heart wrenching poem so beautifully worded. This is why I follow you dear friend. This is poetry at its finest.
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Thank you Walt. I so appreciate you, my friend.
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And I you ☺
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Unfortunately very true words and too often spoken. Really good poem Linda.
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Thank you Kim!
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Cruel words can certainly have a cutting edge, sharper than any blade, and what damage they leave behind…
It really is a good poem.
Anna :o].
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Thank you!
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Beautifully penned and expressed verse
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Thank you!
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Glad you stopped by.
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Thank you! Happy you stopped by.
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Words indeed have tooth and nails. Sigh.
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Yes, they do.
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I think too many of us don’t know what we have until it’s gone. Nice write.
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Thank you!
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Words can cut more deeply than knives. This is wise and beautiful Linda.
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Yes, they can. Thank you!
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Linda, such a clear picture of adult bullying and the tragedy of abusive relationships. Shivers.
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Thank you!
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A powerful write! Words can do their share of harm can’t they…
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Indeed they can. Thanks for stopping by!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come Enjoy The Audio too!!!
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