Simple Words

Simple words are never as they seem,
Often a veil, a hidden scheme.

Written to avoid, or to hide,
Used to boost a fragile pride.

Spoken in tones used to hurt,
Quick, abrupt, sharp and curt.

Some the wiser, they try to ignore,
Shutting it out, hearing no more.

Wounded and angry, hear the ring,
Shutting your ears to avoid the sting.

On it goes round and round
Back to the simple words that abound.

Keeping the silence, hiding inside.
Living the lie, knowing it died.