Battles waged with words What does it achieve I've caused pain and hurt For this I now grieve I am stricken by what I said Vowed to never use my voice for hurt again I've tossed truth to the dirt Now I'm sideways and bent All my luck is spent And the heartache The words start in my heart And shift between my stomach And my mouth, tearing me apart Tearing me in two What did I achieve I cannot speak The words are stuck between my teeth Trapped under my tongue Lost within my heart Drowned within my blood What am I supposed to say