Many times
Have words cut deep
Wounding my heart
Slicing my self-esteem
Often words have been
Murderous
Spoken with ignorance
Words describe
What is in need
What is seen
They are reasons for tears
Explanation of fears
Words ignite like fire
Spin webs of liars
Spoken soft with desire
Spoken in trust
Buried with dust
Words can heal
But also steal
They can be warm
Cold or strong
A word spoken
A word written
No matter the creed
It is not forbidden
Words can be enlightening
Words can be inspiring
Fighting and biting
Productive or destructive
My favorite are hers
Very seductive
Progressive not obsessive
Even in silence a word is heard
In a kiss from a heart
Unspoken in her eyes
Read in verse and rhymes
On her lips
Even by blind fingertips
© Markus Fleischmann
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The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as “A comment or action subtly and often unconsciously expressing a prejudiced attitude towards a member of marginalized group”
Derald Wing Sue defines Microaggression as “ The brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral and environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial, gender, and sexual orientation, and religious slights and insults to the target person or group”
In today’s society we are all a part of, whether we like it or not; we are forever scrutinizing our dialogue and conversation, looking out for offensive and insulting content. Today, words don’t just insult, they also inflict verbal violence with long lasting psychological effects, causing unimaginable inner conflict and problems with forming healthy personal relationships.
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