There's nothing more cruel
than the written word.
At least one's hurtful words,
hurled in furious ire,
settle themselves to dust,
then disappear into the breeze.
But those written words
in your ancient sacred texts
prove the cruelest weapon.
They slice more swift and sure
than one's finest razor might.
As with any worthy weapon
innocent's blood must flow;
with those written words
the killing's out of sight.
It's also out of mind.
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