hurt people, hurt people

those who've been harmed, do harm to others...

The deepest of wounds
  are injuries to the soul.
A hidden crevasse
  in the dark and cold.

Such scars cannot heal
  in an inconspicuous place.
They fester and spread
  and become hard to face.

The nagging of bitterness
  turns pain inside out.
A callow resentment's born
  that the vain will flout.

Then ire becomes infectious
  as it is spread to the meek.
A pitiable cycle's renewed
  and the newly hurt will wreak.

Author's Note

I heard Oprah say this once and it stuck with me. The words just came today.

Reviews

[Jenny Nelson]

This a very well done and thought provoking write. I don't argue that there are plenty of people who pass the hurt along, some vindictive and some because that's how they've been taught to live, but I can say with assurity that not all folks who get hurt, deeply and otherwise, seek to hurt others. Sometimes folks that are hurt recognize what causes hurt and try to make sure it doesn't happen to others. Very well done piece. An omnious piece that should be heeded as a warning about how we should take care of others rather than disregard or injure.

[deeps]

Thought provoking write indeed, I agree with this. But I don't hurt other people I dwell in myself and blame myself. I let others take advantage of me and I end up the one hurt instead. I try to stay away from people when I am hurting. I don't want to involve anyone else if that makes sense. I don't want to bring them down because I am.

[Marie Harrison]

I love Oprah. This is a very thought provoking write. I agree with the message.

[chillz]

0_O one word GREAT..........