Verbal Bullies

When we look for flaws in others the flaws in them we do see That's how it is and always was and that's how 'twill always be For some 'tis easier to be cruel than it is to be kind Their souls are clouded over by darkness of the mind Even ageing men and women who in dye cover their gray With their words are verbal bullies it is their natural way When they put down other people their sense of self esteem they try to undermine To inflict verbal hurt through insult does seem to suit them fine Wise words from a wise old lady from years back I recall She said if you cannot say something good about another person why say anything at all I still recall to this day the great wisdom in her truth Suppose some cannot help it if they do sadly lack in ruth They live in every district, village, city and town The people who find pleasure in putting others down.