words that mean nothing
said in haste
in poor taste
are quick to pain
but are in vain
they linger not

but as time passes
and life's scars
are all carved
onto the soul
telling tales untold
those words sting

a facade of happy
a mask for the hurt
what's the harm in alittle dirt?
there's a power
that harsh words can't sour
the joy of a compliment

a kind phrase
something said quick
does the trick
a simple nice hair
said without care
can heal any insult