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Sticks and Stones

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By Colleen WaltersPublished 2 days ago Updated a day ago 1 min read
Sticks and Stones
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They throw their rocks hard

Jarring, marring, scarring

The broken one’s heart

—-

Hiding their own sins

As if God doesn’t know them

“Holier than thou”.

—-

The rocks turn around

Dropping the stone throwers hard

As their sins hit home

—-

“ let he who is without sin cast the first stone”

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About the Creator

Colleen Walters

i’m just a girl in Florida who likes to write things, usually inspired by events and people in my life..Always be you, because you are awesome-

When I grow up, I want to be a kid again.

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Comments (4)

  • Esala Gunathilakeabout 8 hours ago

    Lol, very nice Haiku writer.

  • The concluding lines carry a profound message, great work!

  • Rowan Finley 2 days ago

    So true and beautiful! 🤩

  • Beautiful story, love reading it, good work

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