Drop The "R" Word

I'm tired of people using this word in a negative way.

"That's so retarded!"

To you it seems like a 'normal' word
that people use out of anger,
to be funny,
or by accident
Never realizing what those words really mean
to someone in that predicament
Somebody else takes it offensively,
of course you don't say it to be mean
but only to get your point across,
 no matter what you think
you're still hurting another human being
You shouldn't put individuals down
to fit in with today's word choices
it's not fair to them...

SO LETS JUST...

DROP THE "R" WORD!!

Author's Note

I know this may not be my best piece but I am tired of people using the word retarded. It really bugs me because there are really people this way and they just use it for no reason.

A couple of months ago my school did a "Spread the word, to end the word" for the word, and I think more schools and business should use this...

Reviews

[Ayumu♥]

Absolutely! Every time you say something is "retarded" you offend every person who is truly defined under that word.

re·tard·ed (r-tärdd)
adj.
1. Often Offensive Affected with mental retardation.
2. Occurring or developing later than desired or expected; delayed.

Is that what people mean when they say "thats retarded". Most of the time no, but if they cant repect others and know exactly what they are saying they shouldnt say it at all. Outstanding poem :) 10/10

[unknown]

So true! Your plea shows.

[Blue Moon Ice Cream]

You have a good message here, but this seems more like a paragraph than a poem. It's mostly complete sentences broken up into several lines. Not to take away from how passionate you are about this subject--I think that's great--but it might be more effective in prose form. It just doesn't feel poetic.

[Layla J Omorose]

Your cause is good however I feel there are other words, stronger words that need to be dropped and no longer used other than retarted. I must say I'm used to using the word when joking with my family in the house, I'm probably still going to use it as well. But I do respect your efforts. As for the poem its self it could use a little work.

[tigerclaw]

Lovely work.

[brenda]

inspirational poem and true

[Sunni Davis]

I really like the message behind this poem. Terrific job!

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

I agree, great write.

[Ravyne Hawke]

This is an excellent write, Ta'shandra. I think there are more words that need to be dropped from casual conversations. People need to think before they speak and remember those they may insult or harm. Great write!

[Lily Mae]

I so agree:) Great write..x

[Allie :)]

I'm going to have to quit reading your pieces, because I get so irritated when I read them.
Sure, you have a great cause and all, and the idea makes you seem like a superstar, but there's so much that needs to be done to make your poetry actually GOOD.
When I figure some of it out, I'll be sure to tell you >_