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Shout
November 23, 2015
I left my gun outside.
No, no one died.
I screamed, I yelled.
Somebody cried.
Words are our weapons.
People need shields.
To protect our hearts,
from the battlefield.
Stones break bones.
Stitches leave scars.
but words is what will,
break someone's heart.
© Valcy E., Stony Point, NY
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A new type for me, notice syllable count.