Close To The Bone Poem by Bernard F. Asuncion

Criticism can cut close to the bone,
An area where sensitivity hides;
Make it rather close to the vest,
so squabble won't start from both sides.

Attitude in a cautious or
Reserved manner is pleasing;
Instead of insulting words,
one must use the art of evaluating.

Negative notice can bring
Elation to the ears and heart;
Sour sentence can be sweet,
so success won't fall apart.

Sincere statement deserves attention,
Offensive one makes heart as cold as ice;
Unbearable lines are deafening
as they are also sore to the eyes.

They are too bad to be accepted,
Harsh words as they are;
Wreaking havoc to one's senses,
leaving him with a big wound and scar.

Extremely spoken or written words
Cut completely the connection;
Too intense and cruel expression
makes it close to the bone.