A word, a scorpion, a sting of pain

Writhing in agony

nursing the hurt

vowing,

     never again,

     never again!

 

Your sting won’t touch me

Your word can’t penetrate

     guarded heart

     fortressed soul

 

Never again,

never again!

 

 

Copyright © 1999 Fran Woods

 

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