Words hurt, they cut deep like a knife,

Sticks and stones may break bones, but words can take a life.

They linger in your mind, like a haunting ghost.

Leaving scars that never heal, a constant painful overdose.

Words hurt, they leave a lasting mark,

They tear you down, leave you in the dark.

They say sticks and stones may break bones, but words can never hurt,

But they don't know the power, the damage they can assert.

They can crush your spirit, shatter your soul,

Leave you feeling empty, truth be told.