Sting

by murtuza

Published December 22, 2013

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Bullets spray, unabashed.
Their intent so spiteful;
their infliction, so torrid.

Sprayed from the mouth
through a tongue so devious,
the rage shoots out
impaling the two of us.

Spare me not
even one honest word.
Take your shot;
you will be heard.

But gently do seek
the words that you think.
For actions may speak
but words can sting.

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StealTheWorld
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StealTheWorld commented Comment · Dec 24, 2013

This was a very impressive poem. The language was extremely eloquent. Your word flow was perfect. The last stanza was especially powerful :) amazing job.

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Joslyn commented Comment · Dec 23, 2013

Amazing poem. I love your writing style, keep the poems coming! :D

harshita3chaarag commented Comment · Dec 23, 2013

Hey There.
This was a very very impressive and potent poem. The use of short sentences keeps the reader interested, compelling as it is. Very well written.
Harshita :)

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Arcticus
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Arcticus commented Comment · Dec 23, 2013

Powerful!

<3

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Ciblio
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Ciblio wrote a review Review · Dec 22, 2013

My most favorite part would have to be:

"But gently do seek
the words that you think.
For actions may speak
but words can sting."

I think you did an absolutely beautiful job on picking the words.
They all work wonderful together.

There's nothing in the way of letting the poem flow together.

I believe that you have a lot of potential, and you're using it in the exact way that you're supposed to be.

Your talent is great.

I love your work.

I didn't find anything out of place.

You did a really, really good job in creating this lovely piece.

Keep up the good work!

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TimmyJake
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TimmyJake wrote a review Review · Dec 22, 2013

Timmyjake to leave you a short review!

I know that with poetry its kind of just how you want with punctuation, but it seems to me as though with the first line, that something isn't right. I don't know. Maybe just how it is worded. Bullets Spray, unabashed. Maybe its the word? Unabashed? I don't know.
When I read this, I don't think of an actual gun, but a mouth. Someone hurting you with words. An excellent metaphor, although with a gun it is the person doing the hurting not the gun. Still an awesome example!
I loved this poem. It really says something. Don't hurt me. Words can sting. I loved it!
Keep Writing!!
~Timmyjake
Sorry its so short, but I've never been good at reviewing poetry! :D

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RachelLeeAnn
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RachelLeeAnn wrote a review Review · Dec 22, 2013

Hello there! :)

This is a lovely poem you've written. I like how you compare words to the shot of a gun. Very unique.
I can feel such passion and almost bitter pain in this stanza here:

Spare me not
even one honest word.
Take your shot;
you will be heard.


I have absolutely nothing to nit pick here. This is a wonderful piece. Good job; keep writing!

-Rae



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