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Spoken

by Charles J Hannan

Spoken
Words hastily slung
In anger
Conscious in delivery
Yet unaware of harm
Of truth, of lies
Still sharp at the tip
Slicing flesh
Feeding on malady
Depositing waste beyond control
With no exit wound
It does not retreat
Forever lingering
Inside

11/15/2002

Posted on 11/15/2002
Copyright © 2025 Charles J Hannan

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Anne Engelen on 11/16/02 at 12:26 AM

poignant piece!!

Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 11/17/02 at 02:11 PM

And can leave life long scars. Much truth and wisdom here.

Posted by Anne Howe on 11/18/02 at 04:30 PM

a thought provoking, concise definition ....nice shape too

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