The Power of a Word (Poem)
A word is a wonderful thing
It can heal or it can sting
Choose the right word and you will sound
powerful in speech to all those around
A single word can decide the fate
of a criminal kept in Newgate
A few words spoken out loud
can make you feel bold and proud
The right word at the right time
can easily change a person's mind
A word can let you fly like a bird
Oh, the power within a word!
It can heal or it can sting
Choose the right word and you will sound
powerful in speech to all those around
A single word can decide the fate
of a criminal kept in Newgate
A few words spoken out loud
can make you feel bold and proud
The right word at the right time
can easily change a person's mind
A word can let you fly like a bird
Oh, the power within a word!
[Poetry Notebook: 5/27/1991]
Published by Allana Calhoun
I'm a working mother who has been writing poetry and short stories since I was a child. I also do crafts and create handmade jewelry. View profile
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16 Comments
Post a CommentVery true. Beautiful.
nice...thanks for sharing
Nice writing about The Power of a Word (Poem)! :) Thumbs up! Words are very powerful.
There is an entire "force" in a single word! Most excellent poem!
Nice poem, Alana.
Ah yes, the power of the word. It's so very true. I love this poem and it's amazing that you wrote this in high school!
I love poetry! Your poem is very sweet!
great job! hugz cj
Words can heal or wound with equal measure! Well observed poem.
Words can heal or wound with equal measure! Well observed poem.