Stolen

Stolen

A Poem by G. K. Bostic
"

One may never know the damage of words spoken to the young.

"

 

Words...like wicked wind

Breathed away hopes and dreams

 

Like smoke in the breeze

Leaves from the trees

Drifting away

 

Like chimney's smoke

Floating into nothingness

Vanishing

 

Leaving a void

Emptiness

 

And in the emptiness

Fear

Lonliness

Hopelessness

 

Whirled away by wicked winds

© 2010 G. K. Bostic


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You've captured some powerful images here - I especially enjoy the last few lines: "Fear, Lonliness, Hopelessness, Whirled away by wicked winds." Though I sometimes don't really believe in "nothing" (even though perception isn't necessarily reality, blahblah), it's an interesting idea to ponder.

Back to the point, though. I think that many of us are more vulnerable to words than any physical beating. It's a shame they're so easy to lose control of. Fantastic write.

Posted 13 Years Ago


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a flurious fury of words, how you show the power of your pen. brilliant work Gloria...always!

Posted 13 Years Ago


So true! The young have never been more pressured to hear what is indoctrinated upon them! Awesome poem xx

Posted 13 Years Ago


a nicely penned work...

Posted 13 Years Ago


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very nice!! a great use of assonance in places just lets it flow so easy! and content-wise it's very solid! You raise a lot of relevant points!!

Posted 13 Years Ago


It's a very beautiful poem. Touching and heartfelt. Emotional and powerful. Very well written with a nice flow. It's an excellent piece.

Posted 13 Years Ago


WOW! this was so excellently written, the imagery was brilliant! Great Write!

Posted 13 Years Ago


beautiful poem! loved it, especially towards the end :)

Posted 13 Years Ago


I like this one....simplistic but deep in thought...very profound♥

Posted 13 Years Ago


Wow this is amazing, Powerful too.
I really enjoyed this piece.
Like the pic used as well.

Posted 13 Years Ago


so true and heartfelt. I like the words you have chosen to emphasize the hurt in a child's heart. the imagery is stark and right to the point. well done.

Posted 13 Years Ago



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Retired Special Education Teacher & Supervisor, Writer of poetry and Nanowrimo novel, wife, mother, grandmother, and lover of country. I can be found at www.gkbostic.com Update: Since I wrote this .. more..

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