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The Weapons We Wield

The Weapons We Wield

Poetry Sunday

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Crystal Jackson
Oct 20, 2019
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Poetry Sunday

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Words are the weapon we choose to yield
I wonder if you know the sharpness of my blade
One thoughtless cut earns a lifetime of my hate
Words that are spoken never seem to fade

I wield my words with care as I bleed out
Your sharp words have cut me to the bone
Eviscerating a heart that never seems to heal
When all …

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