Drop The "R" Word

I'm tired of people using this word in a negative way.

"That's so retarded!"

To you it seems like a 'normal' word
that people use out of anger,
to be funny,
or by accident
Never realizing what those words really mean
to someone in that predicament
Somebody else takes it offensively,
of course you don't say it to be mean
but only to get your point across,
 no matter what you think
you're still hurting another human being
You shouldn't put individuals down
to fit in with today's word choices
it's not fair to them...

SO LETS JUST...

DROP THE "R" WORD!!

Author's Note

I know this may not be my best piece but I am tired of people using the word retarded. It really bugs me because there are really people this way and they just use it for no reason.

A couple of months ago my school did a "Spread the word, to end the word" for the word, and I think more schools and business should use this...

Reviews

[Ayumu♥]

Absolutely! Every time you say something is "retarded" you offend every person who is truly defined under that word.

re·tard·ed (r-tärdd)
adj.
1. Often Offensive Affected with mental retardation.
2. Occurring or developing later than desired or expected; delayed.

Is that what people mean when they say "thats retarded". Most of the time no, but if they cant repect others and know exactly what they are saying they shouldnt say it at all. Outstanding poem :) 10/10

[Hello, Goodbye]

great piece.. when I was a teen I used this word without concience and once I got older I forced myself to stop saying it.. it really isnt nice, and it doesnt even mean what I intended to state.. If one thinks that something is 'dumb' or 'wrong' then we should use those words or synonyms, not utilize a word that expresses an insult to people that have to deal with issues that are serious.

[Sunflower 20]

nice, i applaud you for standing up for what you believe in, keep it up :)

[SheWhoWillNotBeNamed]

People hurt one another without realizing it, most of the time. Times change and what was a bad word before can now be perfectly normal as well as the other way round.

[RidingTheWind]

I think I can guess how you feel. My uncle has a mental illness, and he always gets really upset when someone uses the word 'retard' in such a negative way.
Anyways, brilliant poem!

[JUSTWRITING]

I completely agree with you! 'Retarded' is out now! Spread the word! What a great way to do so...bravo!!

[Crystal Kelly]

I couldn't agree with you more. There are so many words people use out of context and don't think about who it might offend. Good message here.

[Lucy]

I agree completely. More people should think about what they are actually saying when they use words like 'retarded' or 'gay'. You expressed this perfectly! Once again, fantastic work!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Outstanding poem! This poem speaks volume!!!

[KAREN]

Amen! I agree with you. This really get's the point across without being mean! I love how you expressed your feelings!

[Short.Nerd]

Agreed.