Razor-Blades

Words truly have a lot of power, you can make or break someone with it. That's why verbal abuse is so devastating (a bit off topic) Amazing piece, my friend, love the Jim Morrison quote.

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Duende. Honored to make your RL. I agree completely, with the build up, tear it down philosophy. And yes, verbal abuse is devastating indeed. I knew you'd like the, Morrison quote, my friend. Hope you have a Blessed 25. Appreciate you.

Damian  

And they cut deep. I liked the picture, Damian. Great work!

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Lilli. Yes, they can cut very deep. Glad you connected with the write, my friend. I like the picture too. Appreciate you.

Damian

Superb as ever Damian, as Duende said words have the power to make us feel 10 feet tall or deeply hurt someone ❤️

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Pete. I'm glad you connected with the write, my friend. Ain't that the truth. Appreciate you.

Damian

Unfortunately wordsmiths all too often hire themselves out to the big shots in order make a living as professional bootlickers.

Lawyers, marketing departments, and even a few "poets" I've encountered.

Proving how crucial a full understanding of rhetoric really is.

Splendidly written!

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, MS. They're everywhere, and in every profession, hobby, team-sport, and abundant in our world. I agree completely, my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian  

Superb writing. It made me take my time to read it and get all the impressive images in your oil on canvas night through razor work. Hugs my friend.

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, PAR. Honored to make your RL. I'm glad you connected with the write, my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

This is great Damian. So true in the description of Razors. Nicely cut!

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. I'm glad you connected with the write, my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

Words are powerful indeed... unfortunately, some people have found that blunt tools are more effective to get what they want - they can't handle razors, so they ridicule intelligent word use as "elitist".
I think the picture fits. If the principle of Occam's Razor says that the simplest explanation is closest to the truth - then it follows that if it looks like an idiot and talks like an idiot - it's probably an idiot! But what do I know, I'm just an elitist poet.  LOL
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, K. I'm glad you connected with the write. They feel the need to put a label on everything. So they can smear a person or a group of people, at their earliest convenience. Gotta have a "word" for who they wanna throw under the bus. Appreciate you.

Damian  

Heavy handed hypocrite.  I witness that alot. Nice work, Damian

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. I liked that line as well, I have my moments. lol. I'm sure you do, unfortunately there's a lot of it going around. Appreciate you.

Damian

I'm attracted to razors ...

Great write.  Title drew me in.
You're a wise loner poet Damian, like Morrison.  His mistake was in the bottle.
The J's all left us too soon at 27.  

BIG LIKE

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Speak. I'm glad you connected with the write. That's a huge compliment to be in the same breath as Morrison, my friend. I agree Jim, Janis, & Jimi, and all pretty close together too. Appreciate you.

Damian  

With the gift comes great responsibility to be aware of what words we say & how we use them. "The pen is mightier than the sword" is no joke. I've been sliced by words too often to not be careful with my own. Moving through empathy is my path anymore. Brilliantly written, Damian

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. I agree, all those old wives tales and sayings are based in common sense and wisdom. I know they had to be creative souls, well I don't know, but that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. There is a great responsibility though, it's something I take seriously as well. Glad you liked the write, my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian