Words Hurt

You can say that you didn't mean it

But it's still floating in the air

You sound so conceited

Living without a care in the world about how what you say affects others

But it affects much more than that

How others see you affects your livelihood and your happiness

Even if you deny it

It has a lasting effect

On who you are today

And who you will be in the end

I know people only change if they really want to

But how hard is it to keep your hurtful words to yourself

You need a healthy balance of not caring and caring way too much

You can be yourself without harming others

And if you can't that is a problem that only you can resolve

And I know that you miss me

But I don't want you in my life

If you can't respect me and the people already in line