The pen is mightier than the sword
but
the tongue
the tongue
the tongue
mightier still
slenderest of blades
piercing
twisting
finding that tenderest of targets
the heart
leaving no mark
only
drip
drip
drip
like
leeches of old
pulled from the bowl
dark and slimy
by the well-meaning
quack
suck suck suck
Let’s Be HONEST, shall we?
Have you Heard?
Just telling the Truth,
This is God’s WILL!
in desperation
I cocoon my soul
protectively curl
around my core
fill my ears with
the silent mantra
I Am Enough
I Am Enough
I Am Enough