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It's their legacy (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by irreticent@lemmy.world to c/memes@lemmy.ml

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[–] EmpathicVagrant@lemmy.world 20 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

“At least I never hit you!” “If I did that at your age I’d get beat.” “I got the belt for talking back”

Yeah I wish I had the validity of physical scars, nobody sees the ones words leave.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but soon the sting will pass

But names can dig so many graves, you won’t know where to stand.

[–] Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I discovered a song searching your quote! Is that a common expression? I like it.

[–] EmpathicVagrant@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

I was quoting the song! Ludens - Bring Me The Horizon