Just Words Poem by jackie compton

They say sticks and stone will break your bones,
but words will never hurt you.
I sit think and wonder and come to the conclusion.
They are wrong.

We know the first cut is the deepest.
Even when they do not draw blood.
Words still cut like a knife.
Extremely deep is the wound that words make.
Not on the body, but on the mind and soul.

We say that words of hate is protected by freedom of
speech.
So once again you say.
Sticks and stones may break your bone, but words will
never hurt you.
Then tell why they hurt so bad.
When they are just words