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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: SMEAR (03/10/16)
A stolen word, scrawled over it all.
Paint in the hands of misdirection.
Letters tall, in vivid dripping blue.
On the uncracked grey--marring the smooth.

Hot written words cause hurt to the heart.
Fiery spoken barbs do not repair.
For a soul at peace, comes at a cost.
Swallowing words, before they escape.

Wise words can be comfort--release--growth.
Wise thoughts come first, to filter and guide.
Where nature rides, and anger is written.
Peace must erase for following truth.

Poison of sorts, is misdirection.
A mind kept busy--less thoughts of peace.
Focus on right, and focus on good.
Paves a path, for the truth to be told.

Words are quick, but remain forever.
Marring and scarring--no thought for hope.
Remember the truth—it’s all it is.
Favour on the right, for all to see.

Just like the scarring of vandals paint.
Thoughtless words are not easily removed.
An earnest mind proves safe and secure.
For each their own, a life to be-lived.
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Bonnie Bowden 
03/17/16
Your poem was full of truth. There are so many times I wish I could take back what I said.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
03/18/16
This is quite lively. I liked the comparison of hurtful words to graffiti. It was definitely on topic and has a powerful message as well.
C D Swanson 
03/21/16
Interesting and well done!

Blessings~
Judy Sauer 
03/23/16
A very thought provoking entry. Your words made me think, and read it purposefully. Well done.
Ingrid Forsberg
03/24/16
These are more than words you wrote. The fact is, some people use words that heal, build and help. Others never learn. They use them as angry weapons to cut down, hurt and destroy. What you wrote is true. Blessings friend. Keep writing.