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War of Words

May 2, 2010
By Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Words are thrown like knives,
Unwavering, Aimed for the kill.
Obscenities fly,
Accusations run high,
The air deadly still
As the raw anger thrives.

Each soldier trembles behind a sheild
Avoiding life-threatening blows.
Dodging and weaving,
All the while scheming -
Through each mouth hatred flows,
Inflicting wounds that can't be healed.

© Emma L., Wyckoff, NJ

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This is a poem I wrote in hopes of showing that words can inflict more pain than physical blows.
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This article has 20 comments.

HannSawyer15 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 2 2011 at 3:12 pm
HannSawyer15 BRONZE, North Brunswick, New Jersey
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&quot;I say... lets speak it. Lets fight it. Lets write it. There&#039;s nothing to hold on to if it&#039;s already gone.&quot;

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Nice... really raw. But That's why I like it so much. :)
poeticspirit12334 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 23 2011 at 4:18 pm
poeticspirit12334 PLATINUM, Groesbeck, Texas
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Wearing a Christian T-shirt, and a cross necklace does NOT make you a Christian. , &quot;For I know the plans I have for you,&quot; declares the Lord &quot;They are plans to give you a hope and a future.&#039;&#039; Jeremiah 29:11

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this is GREAT! i love how you painted a picture of this through your words(imagery... haha) love ya, Al.

-O

Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 15 2010 at 3:37 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Aww thanks Jamie! (This is Alex, in case you hadn't figured it out :P) Thats EXACTLY the image I was trying to paint! :) Glad ya liked it! 
Madisoon BRONZE said...
on Dec. 15 2010 at 3:33 pm
Madisoon BRONZE, Groesbeck, Texas
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\&quot;If you hit a little kid in the face with a bottle of \&#039;Johnson\&#039;s No More Tears\&#039; shampoo, is it considered beautiful irony?\&#039;\&quot;

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oops hahaha *and*
Madisoon BRONZE said...
on Dec. 15 2010 at 3:33 pm
Madisoon BRONZE, Groesbeck, Texas
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\&quot;If you hit a little kid in the face with a bottle of \&#039;Johnson\&#039;s No More Tears\&#039; shampoo, is it considered beautiful irony?\&#039;\&quot;

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Wow, reading your poem gave me chills...

You have amazing imagery; I was seeing a very graphic war with knives made out of moving words sheilds that were too small to be of any help. This post is one of my favorites and I hope people see this and get the same feeling I did.

Keep 'em coming, you're great!

- Jamie

Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 29 2010 at 6:17 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thanks so much :) Imagery is one of my favorite aspects of writing - I love painting a picure with my words!
WordShredder SILVER said...
on Oct. 28 2010 at 10:05 pm
WordShredder SILVER, Leesburg, Virginia
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&ldquo;Dream as if you&#039;ll live forever, live as if you&#039;ll die today.&rdquo;<br /> James Dean

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Wow, this poem is SO good! Fabulous job, the imagery was so vivid.
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 3 2010 at 1:15 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thanks so much! :)
amandap PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 29 2010 at 9:00 am
amandap PLATINUM, Midlothian, Virginia
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 really love the way this poem was written, the style and such, its wonderful!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 13 2010 at 9:59 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thanks so much!
DiamondsIntheGrass GOLD said...
on Aug. 11 2010 at 7:27 pm
DiamondsIntheGrass GOLD, Martinsville, New Jersey
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Worry is simply a misuse of the imagination.

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love the way this one was written.
DiamondsIntheGrass GOLD said...
on Aug. 11 2010 at 7:27 pm
DiamondsIntheGrass GOLD, Martinsville, New Jersey
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i think the original meaning of that was for someone that is being hurt by words to say that so the bully would back off.
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 5:56 pm
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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I agree with you. They tell little kids "stick and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me." I think they've got it all wrong. Sure, sticks and stones break bones but words-- That pain never goes away.
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 1 2010 at 8:54 am
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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I appreciate all the comments - thanks for your encouraging words!
haventy0uheard PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 30 2010 at 9:11 pm
haventy0uheard PLATINUM, Kings Park, New York
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amazing! you got your point across very well :) i loved it! check out my work?
malgal3 SILVER said...
on Jun. 23 2010 at 6:37 pm
malgal3 SILVER, Uhrichsville, Ohio
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WOW, this is a really great poem. I love the message. You got your point across very well.
mpacheco15 BRONZE said...
on May. 27 2010 at 5:31 pm
mpacheco15 BRONZE, Montclair, New Jersey
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Also, it's not published yet but when my poem Secret comes out i'll post you.
mpacheco15 BRONZE said...
on May. 27 2010 at 5:30 pm
mpacheco15 BRONZE, Montclair, New Jersey
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I know. Even unspoken words that are lingering there hurt worse than a soccerball to the stomach.
vampirexchickkk SILVER said...
on May. 24 2010 at 8:36 pm
vampirexchickkk SILVER, Clinton, Connecticut
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Hey, I checked out your stuff like you asked... and it's good. I like this poem; it has the same kind of vibe to it that mine does. Good job!
Genni said...
on May. 23 2010 at 5:43 pm
I think this poem hits the nail on the head. Everyone thinks "sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you" but that is a lie. Words hurt they really do and this poem potrays it.