Sticks And Stones

Words so sharp,
Like sticks and stones.
Before you defend,
They'll break your bones.

Letters so vicious,
Like stones and sticks.
They'll weigh you down,
Like a thousand bricks.

Sentences so cruel,
Like a stick and a stone.
Before you know it,
You're all alone.

Phrases so harsh,
Like a stone and a stick.
But once you've been down,
You can get up quick.