You're Not The Only One

by Pete   Jan 9, 2008


Yes, sticks and stones
may break my bones
yet nothing quite hurts
like the words you've thrown

I know you dislike me
it's so painfully apparent
while the shame of it all
your feelings aren't aberrant

Every cynical cursed word's
another dagger in my soul
I'd wish to claim back
all my happiness you stole

Did I ever hurt you?
Ever tease or make fun?
Are you aware why it started?
Why your hatred begun.

Well you're not the first
and you won't be the last
I'll continue to be hated
when your hatred has passed

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  • 16 years ago

    by Bryan

    I loved the opening stanza
    "Yes, sticks and stones
    may break my bones
    yet nothing quite hurts
    like the words you've thrown"
    twas excellent, it flowed perfectly, and twas flawless, ive been here a time or two, keep these great poems coming, and thanx for entering my contest loved your sonnets, i give this poem a absolute 5/5!!! talent is a gift so few to others as it is with you!!!

  • 16 years ago

    by Indian Comma Bean

    Excellent write, great flow and emotions behind the piece, I'm sure many could relate to this poem as i could, keep it up.

  • 16 years ago

    by AmberSherrellxxIve Been Sitting Here Trying To Find Myselfxx

    I could really relate to this poem as everyone else has so far.Your word choice was perfect and the flow was as smooth as could be and the rhyming was good.There was a good dose of emotion as well.Great read and an even more amazing write.5/5

    <3Amber

  • 16 years ago

    by Angelina Taylor

    Very moving. I can relate (as could everybody). But the question is why are we letting those people get to us? Perhaps we should stop caring and stop letting people invade and break our confidence with hatred. I liked the poem, it had a very nice flow and it was a good read.
    -Yuja

  • 16 years ago

    by HidinVictim

    This is really good, wow i wish i would have read this a year ago, it would have saved me lots of pain, but anyways very good... 5/5

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