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[aid] => mick
[title] => Sticks and Stones
[time] => 2005-10-13 14:45:08
[hometext] => Sticks and stones will break my bones and your words can kill me. Many of the stories in this poem are true.
[bodytext] => A woman jumped off a tall bridge
because her boyfriend cursed her.
A young man cut both his wrists
cause his mom said he was absurd.
A sailor shot himself one day
distraught cause he was teased
Sticks and stones will break my bones
and your words can kill me
A gentle joke may lift the heart
from the depth of its pain
that same joke told a different way
will cause great pain again
Be careful of the words you say
Do not speak hastiliy
Sticks and stones will break my bones
and your words can kill me
Inspiring words lift the heart
to the greatest joy
yet words spoken sharply
don't come across so coy
Words haunt the heart
causing insecurities
of which the hearer
may never be freed
After a heated argrument
a woman stabbed herself
After a son was derided
he jumped out a high window
leaving a letter saying;
"All i ever did was wrong"
Sticks and stones will break my bones
and your words can kill me
Use your words to edify
and not always to abase me
[comments] => 27
[counter] => 816
[topic] => 21
[informant] => Archie
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[ihome] => 0
[alanguage] => english
[acomm] => 0
[haspoll] => 0
[pollID] => 0
[score] => 57
[ratings] => 12
[editpoem] => 1
[associated] =>
[topicname] => Lifepoems
)
Sticks and Stones
Contributed by
Archie
on
Thursday, 13th October 2005 @ 02:45:08 PM in AEST
Topic:
Lifepoems
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A woman jumped off a tall bridge
because her boyfriend cursed her.
A young man cut both his wrists
cause his mom said he was absurd.
A sailor shot himself one day
distraught cause he was teased
Sticks and stones will break my bones
and your words can kill me
A gentle joke may lift the heart
from the depth of its pain
that same joke told a different way
will cause great pain again
Be careful of the words you say
Do not speak hastiliy
Sticks and stones will break my bones
and your words can kill me
Inspiring words lift the heart
to the greatest joy
yet words spoken sharply
don't come across so coy
Words haunt the heart
causing insecurities
of which the hearer
may never be freed
After a heated argrument
a woman stabbed herself
After a son was derided
he jumped out a high window
leaving a letter saying;
"All i ever did was wrong"
Sticks and stones will break my bones
and your words can kill me
Use your words to edify
and not always to abase me
Copyright ©
Archie
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2005-10-13 14:45:08]
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by xPixiexDustx on
Thursday, 13th October 2005 @ 02:57:14 PM AEST
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| Wow, this is really good. Has alot of truth. very good write. =) |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by shelby on
Thursday, 13th October 2005 @ 03:14:26 PM AEST
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Archie,
I was glad to see this I was just having a sticks and stones dicussion with an employee today at work. Your so very right words can cut through a persons soul like a sharp knife.
You captured the heart of this reader by this most sincere write on a very tender subject |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by Eternal_Dreamer on
Thursday, 13th October 2005 @ 06:21:16 PM AEST
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Archie what an incredibly true write. The words one says can either make a person or break them. Thank u for writing this Archie. It's a touchy subject to write about, but u did it very well.
*hugs*
Sue |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by Ramfire on
Thursday, 13th October 2005 @ 08:36:38 PM AEST
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| It's so true that words can really hurt a person. Great write. |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by brew on
Thursday, 13th October 2005 @ 09:23:09 PM AEST
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The write, which YOU spoke of.may differ, yet to the same.or did I dream it?! Liked it....said alot, and was a thought revoking one.! PPl dont know how much ONE or many CAN HURT>
Brew~ |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by Spike on
Thursday, 13th October 2005 @ 10:04:14 PM AEST
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Sobering and cautionary words, Archie. Nothing like real life tragedies to get us to reflect on our behaviour. A worthwile post.
Spike |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 14th October 2005 @ 01:26:20 AM AEST
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Archie:
Thank you kindly for this poem. The messages in it shows the pain and sometimes death to an individual when one comes along to injure with unfit words.
There are a lot of people running around in fear from harsh words, and a lot are depressed over them.
Yes, stressful words are a real killer.
Wonderful write... I always learn something from each of your poems..
Raquel Leah :D |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by Jeff_Scott_Morehead on
Friday, 14th October 2005 @ 04:37:42 AM AEST
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Amazing write my friend.
They say the sharpest knife known to man is the tongue.
Jeff |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 14th October 2005 @ 06:16:56 AM AEST
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| everthing you say is true,,my hats off to you,,good write from a good writer,,, |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by maestar on
Friday, 14th October 2005 @ 10:34:52 AM AEST
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SAD BUT TRUE!
THERE'S NO REASON TO BE MEAN TO SOMEONE, A NASTY THING SAID IS FORGOTTEN BY YOU BUT STAYS WITH THEM ALL DAY.
AMAZING WRITE, WELL DONE.
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by Willofree on
Sunday, 16th October 2005 @ 08:46:29 AM AEST
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A very potent write, which sends a powerful message. The power of words is amazing; and they can be used to tear down or build. I just saw this add that said "what you don't know can kill you." If you don't recognize your own value, that can be true.
Power write, Archie and meaningful.
Thanks for sharing
Will |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by sweetangeluk on
Sunday, 16th October 2005 @ 10:48:26 AM AEST
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This is an excellent write.
I agre with every word words can do so much. They can uplift your soul or break it.
Fantastic
Love Angelxxx |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by jigsma on
Sunday, 16th October 2005 @ 06:23:59 PM AEST
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| YEAH!! True life poetry indeed! Superb writing! |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by hauntedscorp on
Tuesday, 18th October 2005 @ 04:01:35 AM AEST
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Very strong and emotive write Archie. It is so true...For better or for worse, we never know how we'll affect someone's life. I am guilty of saying many a harsh thing in the heat of the moment...I'm working hard to change that though. This is an honest poem, and it hits home, especially those last two lines.
Well done on posting this.
Scorp. |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by Wachumiri on
Thursday, 20th October 2005 @ 08:45:53 AM AEST
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I shall watch my words. Well said, my friend. My words can surely kill, and I will guard them.
Take care.
David |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by secretwind on
Tuesday, 25th October 2005 @ 12:46:52 PM AEST
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you are a master of words
and of InnerVisons that have meaning. |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by SeanMcHaney on
Thursday, 27th October 2005 @ 02:15:17 AM AEST
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| Dude, I know all too well the powerful blows that the words of others can do to us. |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by Vampirequeen on
Thursday, 17th November 2005 @ 12:28:20 AM AEST
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wow stronge words.
awsome job in this |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by lillyjane on
Wednesday, 23rd November 2005 @ 05:34:18 AM AEST
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| People should think before they speak, if someone is sensitive and going through pain in there life words could push them over the edge.. I think your poem should make us think to choose our words carefully. x |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by lillyjane on
Wednesday, 23rd November 2005 @ 06:14:56 AM AEST
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| People should think before they speak, if someone is sensitive and going through pain in there life words could push them over the edge.. I think your poem should make us think to choose our words carefully. x |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by waos on
Saturday, 3rd December 2005 @ 02:09:19 AM AEST
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Definitely. Impulsivity, rash actions, many that could have been prevented
by only a few kind words or the same said a different way.
Great poem.
~Kara~~Waos~ |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by emystar on
Thursday, 15th December 2005 @ 11:08:07 PM AEST
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Good work so very true.
Huggs,
emy |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by Former_Member on
Monday, 26th December 2005 @ 09:48:45 PM AEST
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Such truth spoken here in an awesome form; much like a prophet!
A brilliant write indeed!
Tim |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by darkangeleyes57 on
Friday, 24th March 2006 @ 12:09:33 PM AEST
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This was very powerful. I liked this alot. It is really true as well. Words aren't just words they have many meanings. Loved this poem..
Take care
christina
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by Former_Member on
Thursday, 6th April 2006 @ 11:17:02 AM AEST
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I feel this one Archie but in a world of sticks and stones?We either need to throw them back or,quitely,ignore them.Either way,the initial thrower is invariably an *****,
Den |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by ladyfawn on
Wednesday, 30th July 2014 @ 11:11:28 AM AEST
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this is so beautifully penned archie! and such an
important message, to be kind, thoughtful, compassionate...
hugs n' love nessa |
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Re: Sticks and Stones
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by FireStarter on
Wednesday, 19th August 2015 @ 06:21:25 PM AEST
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| This piece put more depth into the saying "sticks and stones will break my bones but words can never hurt me" because some people know very clearly that words do hurt. Really great! :) |
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