sticks and stones
may break my bones
but words will never hurt me
what a lie
isn't it mother?
considering all the words
we used against each other
words don't fade and hurt more
bruises and cuts heal though
memories can't be erased
and words can't be covered
with bandages and casts
for broken legs and arms
or bruised ribs and burns
words said, burn differently
a fire inside your mind
that water can't put out
so it keeps on burning
till you can't take no more
remember all the things
we said to ignite the fire
not giving a second thought?
because they've been haunting me
for a lifetime
unlike the broken bones
that medicine can heal
i can barely make out my scars now
