Surgical Words
Sometimes, words cut deeper than blades....113 total reviews
Comment from God's Writer
Quite interesting and well written. The content is not what I would choose. I find it to be well written as always with a very pointed imagery. No pun intended.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013
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Quite interesting and well written. The content is not what I would choose. I find it to be well written as always with a very pointed imagery. No pun intended.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013
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Heh, thanks God Writer, I appreciate that. I wanted it to appeal to many, on different levels, because I feel it is a big problem in our society today.
Thanks again, and God Bless...
Comment from Curt Winslow
Yes, my friend, words can hurt more than any instrument designed by man. That is why we must watch all our words and have them guided by the Holy Spirit. Great job!
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Yes, my friend, words can hurt more than any instrument designed by man. That is why we must watch all our words and have them guided by the Holy Spirit. Great job!
Comment Written 08-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Thanks Curt, my friend. I appreciate the wonderful review...
Comment from Juliette Chamberlain
Yes, words can really cut deeply. In ways, I guess that is the intention of the cyber bully.
I can never understand what pleasure can possibly be derived from causing misery to others - they must be very sad individuals themselves.
I know it is easy to say and difficult to absorb when one is the target of such bullies but I trust that your daughter will realise that there is always an element of envy in such writings.
You convey the situation very well in so few words.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Yes, words can really cut deeply. In ways, I guess that is the intention of the cyber bully.
I can never understand what pleasure can possibly be derived from causing misery to others - they must be very sad individuals themselves.
I know it is easy to say and difficult to absorb when one is the target of such bullies but I trust that your daughter will realise that there is always an element of envy in such writings.
You convey the situation very well in so few words.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Thanks very much for your insights, well-wishes for my daughter, and the outstanding review, Juliette. I truly appreciate it!
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Dean Kuch,
It's a nice piece of poetry beautifully depicting the power/sharpness of words. The wounds caused by blades or sword may heal, but the wounds caused by words remain open and unhealed. Its implication is that words must be used properly and judiciously.
It is written in simple language meeting the required norms.
Excellent! Good Luck.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Hello Dean Kuch,
It's a nice piece of poetry beautifully depicting the power/sharpness of words. The wounds caused by blades or sword may heal, but the wounds caused by words remain open and unhealed. Its implication is that words must be used properly and judiciously.
It is written in simple language meeting the required norms.
Excellent! Good Luck.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review it, RPSaxena...
Comment from Aussie
Dean, You have put so much into your presentation; sorry to hear that your daughter was abused by a cyber bully. We are not safe online whether we be child or adult. These predators seem to feed on the pain of others. And there is no way that you can nail the bastards. Parents need to be extra vigilant when letting young ones on line - you don't know who is on the other end. You must have been devastated and felt helpless. We have special police here that pretend to be children so they can catch predators. Blessings, K.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013
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Dean, You have put so much into your presentation; sorry to hear that your daughter was abused by a cyber bully. We are not safe online whether we be child or adult. These predators seem to feed on the pain of others. And there is no way that you can nail the bastards. Parents need to be extra vigilant when letting young ones on line - you don't know who is on the other end. You must have been devastated and felt helpless. We have special police here that pretend to be children so they can catch predators. Blessings, K.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013
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Thank you very much, K. You are right, no one is safe from the long arms of this type of bully. They are indeed, everywhere!
Comment from fairy77
I liked this piece and found it very nice and hope all your wounds heal:)Very nice and great pic. I really enjoyed the display:)beth fairy77.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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I liked this piece and found it very nice and hope all your wounds heal:)Very nice and great pic. I really enjoyed the display:)beth fairy77.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Thanks, Beth, and I really appreciate you taking the time to read it and review it for me...
Comment from visionary1234
Is your daughter a teen? I know it happened to my son a couple of years ago, when he was about 14 - talk of "peer" pressure - it was horrible. You made your point! How the heck did you get the pic so huge AND the accompanying drip? I was sitting next to my bathroom and hadn't gotten down to the bottom of the piece yet but was ready to jump up and go for a leak! :)S
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Is your daughter a teen? I know it happened to my son a couple of years ago, when he was about 14 - talk of "peer" pressure - it was horrible. You made your point! How the heck did you get the pic so huge AND the accompanying drip? I was sitting next to my bathroom and hadn't gotten down to the bottom of the piece yet but was ready to jump up and go for a leak! :)S
Comment Written 08-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Heh, sorry 'bout those cr-r-r-r-a-z-y sound FX, visionary 1234. This 'style', if you will, is one I created to draw a reader IN to the story or poem, rather than merely as a reader observing it from the outside looking in. I've named it '3-D Virtual', and I use it primarily in short stories and prose, but have put it to use in a few poems lately. I'm glad you find it interesting.
Yeah, my daughter is a teenager, very peer oriented and driven by social mainstreams, ie, fashion, trends, etc. This 'person' was supposed to be a trusted friend, but she found out that they were neither, trusted nor friend, and it hurt her deeply. She's gotten over in now, but it took awhile...
Thanks again for your wonderful review!
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
Yes this is far too common today, causing untold damage. This is why parents need to know what their kids are up to. But adults can be horrible too, it just so easy to be brave when you are behind a keyboard. Well said. Rox
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Yes this is far too common today, causing untold damage. This is why parents need to know what their kids are up to. But adults can be horrible too, it just so easy to be brave when you are behind a keyboard. Well said. Rox
Comment Written 08-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Thanks, Roxanna, for your wonderful and insightful review!
Comment from Samuel Dickens
The old saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me", isn't entirely true. Certain words spoken by the right person to the right person can leave a wound that never heals. You make the point very well.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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The old saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me", isn't entirely true. Certain words spoken by the right person to the right person can leave a wound that never heals. You make the point very well.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Thanks very much, Sam for your insights and review...
Comment from STEPHEN A CARTER
How right you are.
words can CUT deeply
with SURGICAL precision
leaving open WOUNDS The thread of the poem is 3 words.
Great sound effect...akin to Chinese water torture.
Regards:
Enclosed is a poem I wrote for the anti-bullying campaign in Canada. Feel free to use it as a song.
I am someone
I was someone
Someone like you,
Someone who's lonely,
Someone who's blue.
I was someone,
Standing right there,
Someone who longed for
Someone to care.
I was someone,
Someone in pain,
Bullied on face book
Again and again.
I was someone
Left on my own,
Til somebody said,
"You're not alone."
Chorus: Now I am someone
Happy and free.
You saved the pieces
That used to be me.
By: Steve Carter
Dec 12/12
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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How right you are.
words can CUT deeply
with SURGICAL precision
leaving open WOUNDS The thread of the poem is 3 words.
Great sound effect...akin to Chinese water torture.
Regards:
Enclosed is a poem I wrote for the anti-bullying campaign in Canada. Feel free to use it as a song.
I am someone
I was someone
Someone like you,
Someone who's lonely,
Someone who's blue.
I was someone,
Standing right there,
Someone who longed for
Someone to care.
I was someone,
Someone in pain,
Bullied on face book
Again and again.
I was someone
Left on my own,
Til somebody said,
"You're not alone."
Chorus: Now I am someone
Happy and free.
You saved the pieces
That used to be me.
By: Steve Carter
Dec 12/12
Comment Written 07-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2013
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Thanks, Steve, for your awesome review, my friend. That poem/song you've written is great! Thanks for that as well!
