The Tongue Unleashed, A Deadly Device
Tongue Unleashed …
Innocence Lost
Torrent words last forever
Never again to regain control
Spoken words, poison that robs the source of life
Penetrating deep
This unrelenting rife
The tongue unleashed
A deadly device
More powerful than truth
When left to purposely unfold
Rising up in anger
Harsh, so vividly bold
The undying fireworks kindle
With hateful wrath
Innocent unwilling to go there
The frightful, untruthful path
Tongue thrashing
Sickle cuts like a sword
Removing hopes
Dreams abhorred
Words distorted, efforts aborted
Unable to extinguish the raging fire
Innocent submits, cows down in defeat
Never to rise again
Through the wagging tongue’s quagmire,
and unforgivable deceit.
I am a retired R. N. who loves to write poetry and fiction. I have just found recently that I love to write flash fiction with a twist. I write on hub pages.com. under the name of always exploring- AKA Ruby Fuller.
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Oh my so very true Ruby, there is nothing more painful and lasting than hurtful words. The lasting sting so hard to erase. Very well done in image and expression.
Best,
Mel
Hello Mel, I should explain why I wrote this piece. My nephew Tommy John was a gay 24 year old who died from AIDS about 10 years ago. I wrote his story and it was featured on HubPages. I had many readers who read and commented their thoughts, all kind and sweet, except two people who ripped me apart. They hated gay people. I was so hurt and mad, I wrote this for him. He was the sweetest young man who was treated unkindly by his own siblings. I wanted to give him a voice. Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
Cheers..
How kind and loving of you, Ruby, to give Tommy John a voice. Word can be like swords that cut deep and you expressed this very well. I do not recall reading the hub about about your nephew, but I believe you have given his spirit peace with your love and understanding. Well done.
PS: Ruby, please visit the forum thread ‘Book or eBook of The Creative Exiles’ and post a list of your poems (up to 10 and list titles only) that you would like included in our first book. Or send your list to John, Tony, Jamie or me. Thank you.
Very emotive of those words that can tear us apart. Well penned and expressed Ruby…I enjoyed the work.
Hello Phyllis. The title of the story was, ” Little Love Was He Ever Shown ” I wrote his life story and concluded with a poem. It was featured on HubPages for a long time. It is no longer featured. I simply love your comment. You are so kind. God Bless
PS: I made a list of my poetry and sent it to Jamie. Thanks again..
Thank you, Ruby, for sending your poetry list. This project is so exciting. 🙂
You are welcome Phyllis. I agree the project is exciting!
Hello Tony. Thank you, happy you enjoyed my work…
Your poetic words sure speak the truth. Hateful and deceitful words can cut sharper than a knife.
Hello Rasma. I agree the tongue can either be sweet or cruel. Thank you so much.
I have learned, over the years, to curb that weapon I once loved to use. It is painful being on the receiving end of unkind and hateful words. Perhaps, my friend, I’m finally getting wiser in my advancing years. Thank you for the reminder.
Hello Bill. It’s so good to see you here. I too have had my times when my tongue spoke before my mind. We learn as we grow. Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
We should think before we speak for words one spoken cannot be revoked. Great write, well expressed.