My Book of Poems

Sticks and stones may break my bones That is how the story goes. But words can never harm me, says the voices of a thousand armies. Words can cut deeper than a knife. Words can make someone take their life Words are like any other weapon. In the hands of the untrained, it can cause a lot of chaos. Words are like an atomic bomb Its effects will ricochet Pitchforks and torches accompanied by an angry mob Words can cause a person so much pain. Words can sound like a dream, a sweet melody Or words can leave you with a bitter taste like bitter melon. Or as sour as a lime Words can cause deceit Like a wolf in sheep's clothes Physical wounds heal over time But such is not the case when it comes to matters of the mind. Mental illnesses won't stay for a month or three And then say you know what I think I'll leave Yea no, sadly it's not that easy. There's a lot of work that's put into work that you won't see Disorders like Bipolar and Schizophrenia are life-long Anxiety and Depression, even with treatment, aren't completely gone So exercise your right to think before you speak. Instead of just calling someone weak Because you can never know the whole truth. And can't walk a mile in their shoes So be kind and respectful And you won't have to live a life of regrets.