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Empty Words
by Lori L Moore
Monday, August 10, 2009
Rated "G" by the Author.

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If there is no change of heart contrition is an empty thing.


Empty words.

I’m sorry…

 

Empty Words.

Forgive me…

 

A thousand I’m sorrys.

A million tomorrows .          

Empty words don’t mean a thing.

 

Empty words.

I promise….

 

Empty words.

I’ll change…


Define them, refine them.

Make them mean what you will.

Empty words don’t mean a thing.

 

Excuse it, abuse it.

Without actions that prove it.

Empty words don’t mean a thing.

 




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Reviewed by Patrick Granfors 8/31/2009
You know I like this poem a lot. I suppose "misunderstood" counts as one of those empty words. Procrastination works for me, you know, delayed action. It works, but not really very well. Patrick
Reviewed by J'nia Fowler 8/20/2009
Well said. We must eventually forgive the arson who torched our home but we don't have to stay in the inferno. Bless you, J'nia
Reviewed by Christine Alwin 8/13/2009
...so true..empty is hollow and shallow...give me fullness and depth....great write Lori!
Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson 8/12/2009
SO very true Lori. Its much better to speak out and speak truths....M
Reviewed by E T Waldron 8/12/2009
Spot on, Lori!I love the simplicity of your poetry about complex subjects! You reduce it to a lucid well written poem! Superb!
Reviewed by Tom Hyland 8/11/2009
LORI -

RE: ACTION - DID YOU KICK HIM OUT YET?

TK
Reviewed by Ronald Hull 8/11/2009
Truer words were never written. Those little words keep codependent hooked on disappointment. If only they could break free.

Ron
Reviewed by John Flanagan 8/11/2009
Lori,
You've said it well, spoken a great truth; silence can be cold but I'd choose it any day over the hypocrisy of lies. Fine poem.

John
Reviewed by OnepoetGem * 8/11/2009
mint Lori, a lot of people speak with a tied tongue, cheers
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 8/11/2009
Thoroughly concur. Better words not said at all. Even worse, perhaps, are those words which don't come because of an admission that contrition isn't even felt. Worse than empty words are empty feelings. Very sound work. xx
Reviewed by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary 8/11/2009
Amen, Lori. Words are nothing without actions to back them up. Very nicely done.
Reviewed by Kate Clifford 8/11/2009
Yes when there is no true feeling behind a word, the word is not worth much. Excellent write.
Reviewed by Annabel Sheila 8/11/2009
Amen! You said it very well, Lori. Nicely done.

Anna
Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen 8/11/2009
Run fast from that hollow side of life!
Well done, Lori.
CG
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 8/11/2009
How so very true.
Reviewed by Felix Perry 8/11/2009
I agree with this message that looks so intense in this in your face write that the intended should not be able to miss.

hugs
fee
Reviewed by Paul D Berube 8/11/2009
I like this, Lori. Very well said my friend. Empty words are meaningless.
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 8/10/2009
It is always sad when reltionships come to this.....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK 8/10/2009
Really Typical Of Humanity...

Kool Twist Write Of Empty Words!

I Have Old Saying: Lets Not And Say We Did!

TRASK...
Reviewed by Gene Williamson 8/10/2009
Sadly, Lorie, the world is full of empty words, as empty
as a limp handshake. -gene.
Reviewed by jude forese 8/10/2009
empty words definitely lack substance ... i empathize with your state of mind in this poem, Lori ...
Reviewed by Joyce Bell 8/10/2009
WELL SAID! A STRONG WRITE WITH ALL POETICAL ELMENTS SUPPORTING YOUR THEME SOLIDLY. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS.
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Sherry Heim 8/10/2009
Abuse, no matter the delivery method, only escalates over time. Forgiving them over and over again makes us an enabler. It is a sad situation but we must learn that we cannot fix them. They are broken and the only chance they have at repair is if they seek a cure, themselves. It takes both desire and belief to change habits. Well done, Lori.
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks 8/10/2009
How true your words are, Lori. Actions DO speak clearer than mere words. One of the many reasons I loved my husband...his "actions". Never hold-on for less.
Blessings and Love - Micke
Reviewed by Julianza (Julie) Shavin 8/10/2009
As my friend has always said, it's not what you say; it's what you do.
Reviewed by George Carroll 8/10/2009
Repentance is made up of being sorry and how often should we forgive our neighbor, remember the 7x70 parable. Some people use it to the point of nausea.
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 8/10/2009
Spot on, Lori, if said often enough, without real meaning behind them, they're worthless - another set of words that are empty can be (tragically) I love you. Have to prove it, show it, instead of just mouthing it. :( Well penned.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 8/10/2009
I understand and appreciate the perspective that you put forward via your verses here, Lori. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by Peter Schlosser 8/10/2009
I'm sorry, forgive me for not commenting sooner. I promise to amend this habit.....nice poem. Right on. So very true!
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton 8/10/2009
Can't argue with the logic within the confines of this work, Lori. If I hear the news media asking some degenerate murdering s.o.b. if he is sorry one more time I think I will throw something through the television. I realize you were writing this on a more personal note, but the same applies to both. Saying you are sorry over and over again doesn't take long to wear on a person.
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