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Empty Words
As a master with words,
It is my expert opinion,
You are an idiot with yours.
Fumbling around,
Thoughts barely connect.
Do you hear yourself when you speak?
Nothing makes any sense.
Do you believe these fables?
Without truth, lifeless
Barren words spoken by a heartless human being
Words owe sincerity,
driven by respectful motives,
To express feelings, foster understanding, generate open communication.
Yours aim to illicit reactions, stir emotions, exploit vulnerabilities.
Weapons of control, to sway, persuade, and demand your desires and needs be met.
Words require conviction.
Say what you mean,
mean what you say.
Your words are constantly changing,
a roller coaster of confusion and contradiction.
Words carry responsibility,
requiring implementation.
Without actions,
It’s merely manipulation.
Authenticity obliges synchronicity of words and actions.
Yours are never in alignment.
Two parallels lines,
never destined to meet.
Lacking all of these,
your words are rendered:
Ineffective
Worthless
Petty
Vain
Void
Cheap
Futile
Now, mark my words,
there is no truth to the delusions and lies you weave.
Understand, there’s a fine line between love and hate.
When it comes to you,
I dance across it
More than I’d like to admit.
But that dividing line widens,
the more you open your mouth.
Keep it up,
With your empty words and meaningless apologies,
A canyon is forming.
Don’t expect me to bridge the gap.
You’re building me a house on hate,
back facing love,
Boarded windows,
Pad locks,
Love unwelcome.
But that isn’t me...
Do yourself a favor,
Just stop talking.
Walk away,
balls in tact.
Accept defeat,
Maintain a bit of dignity.
As for your words?
Well... they can plummet to the bottom of the abyss.. I have no use for them.
Save your breath.
Knowing you, you’re already feeding ‘em to the next ones.
Think of it as one less mouth to feed
It is my expert opinion,
You are an idiot with yours.
Fumbling around,
Thoughts barely connect.
Do you hear yourself when you speak?
Nothing makes any sense.
Do you believe these fables?
Without truth, lifeless
Barren words spoken by a heartless human being
Words owe sincerity,
driven by respectful motives,
To express feelings, foster understanding, generate open communication.
Yours aim to illicit reactions, stir emotions, exploit vulnerabilities.
Weapons of control, to sway, persuade, and demand your desires and needs be met.
Words require conviction.
Say what you mean,
mean what you say.
Your words are constantly changing,
a roller coaster of confusion and contradiction.
Words carry responsibility,
requiring implementation.
Without actions,
It’s merely manipulation.
Authenticity obliges synchronicity of words and actions.
Yours are never in alignment.
Two parallels lines,
never destined to meet.
Lacking all of these,
your words are rendered:
Ineffective
Worthless
Petty
Vain
Void
Cheap
Futile
Now, mark my words,
there is no truth to the delusions and lies you weave.
Understand, there’s a fine line between love and hate.
When it comes to you,
I dance across it
More than I’d like to admit.
But that dividing line widens,
the more you open your mouth.
Keep it up,
With your empty words and meaningless apologies,
A canyon is forming.
Don’t expect me to bridge the gap.
You’re building me a house on hate,
back facing love,
Boarded windows,
Pad locks,
Love unwelcome.
But that isn’t me...
Do yourself a favor,
Just stop talking.
Walk away,
balls in tact.
Accept defeat,
Maintain a bit of dignity.
As for your words?
Well... they can plummet to the bottom of the abyss.. I have no use for them.
Save your breath.
Knowing you, you’re already feeding ‘em to the next ones.
Think of it as one less mouth to feed
Written by
Lazy_Dead
(.Julia.)
Published 10th May 2020
| Edited 9th Mar 2025
Author's Note
I don’t think he will ever stop. I know better than to react and give him the attention he is desperately seeking. So...I write...
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Re. Empty Words
10th May 2020 3:43am
Why all these expressions, Julia? I appreciate that you had to pad the poem out a bit & throw in some painful truths while you were at it. But all you had to really say was "Walk Away!" (Which you did, eventually).
That was the message I took from this write. I'm already outta here! ;-)
That was the message I took from this write. I'm already outta here! ;-)
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10th May 2020 3:45am
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10th May 2020 3:49am
Listen, I would have walked away halfway through this rant if I was him. I would have got the message & realised the game was up by...
the 3rd line, lol. ;-)
the 3rd line, lol. ;-)
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10th May 2020 3:55am
Re. Empty Words
10th May 2020 3:49am
Re. Empty Words
10th May 2020 9:13am
Wow.😯 powerful words Julia. He should hear or read this. Your words slay. 🌹
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Re: Re. Empty Words
11th May 2020 2:36am
Thank you. Oh how I wish he would read it, but I don’t imagine he would appreciate it or really heat it. 🤷♀️But knowing you all understand my pain, helps.
Re. Empty Words
10th May 2020 1:42pm
You are a true wordsmith loved it, the saying " You tore him a new one" springs to mind. He is very much out of his depth and nowhere near your league.
Great piece
Great piece
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Re: Re. Empty Words
11th May 2020 2:38am
Thank you! I’ve got a feisty side when pushed to far. I don’t do down without a fight! I’m glad you enjoyed i! And thank you for your kind words!
Re. Empty Words
10th May 2020 7:01pm
That was as blunt and brutal as a blind side cross body block. Sounds like he deserved it. Very well expressed by you, your frustration and having enough of his $hit.
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11th May 2020 2:39am
Re. Empty Words
10th May 2020 11:19pm
I've been there before, on both sides of the story. It's better to just walk away. I'm sorry you're having to deal with that. It's awful. <3
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Re: Re. Empty Words
11th May 2020 2:40am
Sometimes they don’t let you you walk away. I feel like this was me standing my ground a bit.
Re: Re. Empty Words
11th May 2020 4:17am
You’re absolutely right, sometimes they don’t. You stood your ground well. ❤️❤️
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Re. Empty Words
10th May 2020 11:59pm
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11th May 2020 2:43am
Re. Empty Words
11th May 2020 11:34pm
It seems a raw and incisive cathartic spill. I appreciate people that will write from various dimensions of their personality and life experience.
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Re: Re. Empty Words
11th May 2020 11:57pm
It’s really, the only thing I write from. Thanks for continuing to read! I am truly enjoying your feedback.
Re. Empty Words
11th May 2020 11:41pm
beautiful Julia wow this is so intelligent
and fierce...the ending was fucking stellar ❤
and fierce...the ending was fucking stellar ❤
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Re: Re. Empty Words
11th May 2020 11:59pm
What a stellar compliment!! I will take it and smile! I get sassy when I am angry.... and I had had enough. So glad you can appreciate this piece!
Re. Empty Words
11th May 2020 11:42pm
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12th May 2020 00:01am
Yeah my sharp mind leads to sasssy mouth...gets me in trouble because when I let loose, it runs wild.. thank you. I do enjoy when you read and leave comments 💖
Re. Empty Words
14th May 2020 3:58am
I have a long, long, long list of buffoons I would love to say this to,
"just stop talking.
Walk away,
balls in tact."
Remember,,,"other's opinions of you are none of your business" Too preachy, right?
"just stop talking.
Walk away,
balls in tact."
Remember,,,"other's opinions of you are none of your business" Too preachy, right?
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Re: Re. Empty Words
14th May 2020 4:12am
You are absolutely correct. But when he uses said opinions to justify the abuse he put me through... well, it infiiruates me.
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14th May 2020 11:25pm
Re. Empty Words
18th May 2020 4:15am
"Well.... they can plummet to the bottom of the abyss" wow what a powerful poem I like it,
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Re: Re. Empty Words
18th May 2020 4:44am
Thank you. Lots of emotions in this one. I’m glad you can appreciate. It’s nice to meet you!
Re. Empty Words
28th Jul 2020 5:58am
Okay so I know this is about politics, but I like that it seems to accuse the reader. It's definitely a shock to hear "as a master with words, it is my expert opinion that you are an idiot with yours," and I was honestly expecting this to take a satirical turn, especially because even the greatest poets in history might balk at calling themselves a master wordsmith. That same line would be even more brilliant in comedic, self-deprecating poem where the narrator seems unaware of their own faults, which become increasingly clear to the audience. On the other hand, I love that this poem absolutely tears the reader apart because it made me a little uncomfortable (which is good). It forced me to really think about how I use my words, even though this poem isn't technically addressed to me. I really like the end: "think of it as one less mouth to feed." Thank you for this powerful poem!
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