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... some words send me to my safe place.
Some words make my heart
so full and content.
Other words, with a bite
send me to a shelter.
The face of indifference
masks my fear and pain.
I am not running from
the love that is really there.
I just don't understand the
sting of accusation,
as though a mistake
was an intentional deed.
How can I avoid repeating
this misidentified error,
if you don't tell me with Love.
I don't know how to respond
to stop it, don't do that, when
I am unsure of the right way.
Words like 'I don't care' carry
the sharpest twinge.
If you love me, how can you
not care how I feel.
Please ask me my intent......
© 2008 Carin' Spirit
Reviews of "Words can bite..."
New Poetry by Carin Spirit
in this excellent poem! We are not always
fair in our relationships,and what we say
Thanks for sharing!
Love,
Eileen
This is one solid write . . . well done!!
Best wishes,
Lance