The Philosophy Behind a Giant's Bones

The Philosophy Behind a Giant's Bones
"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me"
That was the only meaningful philosophy behind a Giant's eyes -
But come now let's talk -
There's been some damage done
And the undoing of my heart begins to
take its toll.

And the settling of leaves on the sidewalk
like sticks and stones.
I took things to account
and realized that -
words did hurt me

And the rattling of sticks and stones that
jive against my bones
was a soothing rhythm of comfort.