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Bruised By Words
Inwardly do humans bruise, when one
Attacks with words. The evidence of assault,
Invisible to the naked eye, causes the bruise
to swell up and grow
Like cancer.
Soon the bruise, the pain becomes a part of you.
The ever growing ache of life.
Your fatal punch to my heart.

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I hope that all the readers will be able to empathize with this piece through its abstract nature. I hope that this piece is able to convey the fury and anger that one feels when bruised by words.