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The Words
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“That’s what careless words do. They make people love you a little less.”
― Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things
The poisoned words slithered in and out
of loose threaded seams, re-opening
old wounds with venomous fangs.
Soon, she realized all she needed to do
was double-stitch them up tight
so the words would never get through.
But words have an uncanny way
of crawling into you, infesting you
the words, the words, the words.
©2021 Linda Lee Lyberg
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Good one Linda! Powerful
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Thank you Beth.
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Just like snakes or worms. Words do that to you. Good one!
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Thank you Toni.
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Oh, the power of words. Infest is the perfect description. Loved the entire write.
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Thank you Vivian.
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Oh, this is so true!! Words, words, words, they can heal our leave you constantly at the mercy of their knifing.
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Yes, for sure. Thank you Susie.
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Oooh! What a unique interpretation, and a theme to provoke analysis. Words do have power and whether to keep them in or let them out is the better option is debatable.
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Yes, and although we may may let them go, vestiges remain. Thank you Kerry.
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Words can take root, grow, ever expanding, to dwell in the heart — either to nurture or to destroy. This is a strong write Linda.
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Thank you Rob. Your words are true.
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Wow, great words + great image = Amazon ✍️👍🏻
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Thank you.
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This is such a deeply profound take on the artwork, Linda! ❤️ Yes, words have the power to harm and heal .. 🙂 Love it!
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Yes, they do. Thank you Sanaa.
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Words have the power to heal or harm. Once out of the mouth they canot be taken back.
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No, they cannot. Thank you so much Drew.
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Love, love 💙
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Thank you!
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Words should not be said carelessly.
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No. They should not.
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So very true
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you.
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Always a pleasure!! 💖🌹
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sticks and stones… etc. Yes, this is perfect.
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Thank you Margaret.
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Well – thinking about that it goes on to say “words will never hurt me”. I think I mean this certainly gives a false meaning to that little ditty. Words can hurt a lot longer than a punch, I suppose. Can eat you from the inside out!
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Yes, they can. Thanks Margaret.
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