Double-edge sword

why do we wield these double edge swords: one side, jagged eagerly swung with caustic words defiling, dripping upon our fragile souls left these crooked scars bleeding for eternity the other , blunt ( force trauma) pristine-blue barely glistening covered in dust lingering exhausted by will, capacity or deed why do we wield these double-edged swords If our grips are flawed, rooted in cowardice…