The Power of Words – A Poem
As a general rule, I love words. I love arranging them to express a thought or idea. But strung together in the wrong way, words can hurt another person far worse than any physical harm.
Words are powerful. Let’s use their power for good, and not for evil.
The Power of Words
Sticks and stones
will only break bones
but words cut hard and deep
crushing heart and soul
when cruelly we speak
leaving scars no one can see
Sticks and stones
can make buildings and homes
but words sink soft and deep
lifting heart and soul
when lovingly we speak
healing scars only God can see
Take care with your words
use encouraging ones
let the cruel ones remain unspoken
shower kindness and love
offer mercy from above
in a world already too broken
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. James 3:9-10 (NIV).
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“in a world already too broken”. Thank you, Linda, for your words today, that inspire and encourage us to chose ours carefully! God bless you!
Deb, You already knew to choose your words carefully – you choose awesome words to write beautiful poetry that encourages us all. 🙂 Peace, Linda
Well said.