shark words (a quintilla)

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Inks turn red with breath of anger.
Spit shark words, too deep, a dagger.
Lost forgiveness in stormy sea,
swirled with hate, no serenity.
Let go or be drowned forever.

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11.23.2018
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For dVerse Poetry form: English & Spanish Quintain.

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50 thoughts on “shark words (a quintilla)”

  1. So few words. Such deep message. This poem is like surfing the waves, at times also feeling like a roller-coaster. Brilliant! Indeed, letting go is the help that we offer ourselves. Grudges, anger, kill us from inside, and doesn’t do any harm to the person at whom it is hurled at

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  2. Letting go is indeed the best way ….but as we know words once uttered can never be taken back…this piece is a beautiful reminder of what will happen if we say things without even minding its consequences..

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    1. i agree, dear Mich. what hurts most is when those closest to us spit words without thinking of what we will feel. but this poem, i wrote, to remind myself that i have to forgive even when it isnt asked. 🙂 thank you!

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