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Words Can Be Hurtful (#1 of twenty or less)
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Words Can Be Hurtful (#1 of twenty or less) |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA 
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Words Often their use is a form of abuse So hurtful can be, to inflict pain, you see |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
garysgirl Succinct, but true, enjoyed. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you Mr. Seymour....  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
The pen is mightier than the sword, but the tongue I think, the most terrible weapon of all.. raph |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Raph, I totally agree. If only we all could put our brains to work before we put our mouths into action....... "Love makes the world go around" |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
That is true Ethel, but it does depend on the sensitivity of the one and the motive of the other. Sometimes, truth does hurt...of course ~how~ it is presented and ~timing~ is ever important. Also important to get to know a person before administering a good dose of anything. I've been on boths side of the issue. Each side is hurtful to the soul, but that is how we learn. thanks for this reminder. Hugs, Pat...trying the 20/Less, too, I see. Good for you! ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Ethel, this is so very sad but true, sweet friend, sadly it seems there is an argument to everything in the world and knowing that some are zealous in wanting to feel supreme and can hurt others like a snake bite with words so vindictive! (sad sigh) I pray we all can learn from this and sacrifice language and hurt for words of encouragement and love, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Concise and very effective message, Ethel.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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quik Member
since 2002-11-27
Posts 91Dinwiddie,Virginia |
IIIII LLLLOOOOOVVVVEEEE IIIITTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, Pat, you are so right...timing and how words are presented are what really counts. I have friends who can say anything, almost, to someone and it still comes out with the love they meant to express. Other friends I have can be just kidding when they say things to people and hurt the person they're talking to, because the words come across angily. But, of course, as you said, the listeners sensitivity has a lot to do with the result of words. Thank you, Pat...your comments are always filled with wisdom.  (about the 20/less..Some of my poems get so long, that I'm working on getting more into fewer words. I'm enjoying reading your poems, too.) Thanks, friend "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Noah, I appreciate your comment.....such words of wisdom, friend. I agree, too. Thank you, Noah....... "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Scorpio, thank you for reading and replying. I appreciate your comment... "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Antonio, !!!!!!!THAAAAAANNNNKKKK YOUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!! "Love makes the world go around" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I'd like to echo Pat's reply and add that by thinking before one speaks, many hard feelings can be avoided! Neat little poem! Linda |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you, Linda, for your sweet reply and for your wisdom, too. "Love makes the world go around" |
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LADY_DEATH Member
since 2002-11-29
Posts 105Fl |
Very true garysgirl.Hope to get a chance to read more of your stuff!!I thought it was very deep. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
As kids, growing up, my parents drilled into us, "Think before you speak and If you don't have something nice to say, keep your mouth shut." Words I tried to instill in my own children. There is nothing worse than being cut down with words by someone you care about. Nice job of writing Ethel ... Hugs, Marti 'A witty saying proves nothing.' |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Lady_Death, I really appreciate your reading and replying to my poem. Thanks, too, for wanting to read more of it.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, Marti, those words were taught to me by my parents, too. Words can hurt very badly. Thanks for replying... :squeezing: "Love makes the world go around" |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Ethel You are so right, words hold so many powers and unfortunately can often be used to hurt others. I prefer to use them in a more positive way, to try and brighten someones day instead. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
To quote Missing Persons, a band from the 80's: "What are words for... when no one listens, there's no use talking at all..." -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
...EXCELLENT!!... ~ Life is too short not to believe in Santa Claus ~ |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
garysgirl - words can be very hurtful... BC |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
The sadness of words is that they always seem to be the only thing that is remembered for a lifetime in our minds....often times the ones that seem to come to the surface are those that hurt, often deeply.... Forgiveness is sometimes difficult and maturity helps us understand that these were often the only way "they" knew how to communicate... and often regretted the very words they said.... as well as not remembering them years later...though the person receiving them...NEVER forgot or forgets them....until they understand why... Excellent write Ethel... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sue, You are so sweet. Thank you for your heartfelt reply. I feel the same as you do. Mark, Yeah, I know. Thanks for reading and replying. Nancy Lee, Thank you sweet Lady. Bill, Yes, they certainly can. Barry, You are absolutely right. You are so wise, my friend. Thank you for replying to my poem. I appreciate all of you very much .... "Love makes the world go around" |
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