Words : a Poem
Shared Subjective Expressions of the Self
Words to conceal.
To create a dream
Or describe the real.
Words to engage and
Words to reject.
To be in agreement
Or to curtly correct.
Words to make love and
Words to make war.
To hide what we know
Or share what we saw.
Words meant to sooth and
Words meant to fight.
To darken a day
Or lighten a night.
They've no life of their own
Or are worth e'en a cent,
But that which we give them
With certain intent.
To use them with care
With our own inner light
Whenever we use them
To speak or to write
Is a goal for all people,
But one hard to achieve-
When internal impulses
Appear on our sleeve.
Words are forever and
Words can be lost.
They seem to be free
But can carry a cost.
Knowing and caring
Are two different things-
As is being aware of
What words can bring.
Words can sing and
Words can cry-
To express our deep feelings
Or reject and deny.
How we use them
Defines our own way
To all those who read
Or hear what we say.
Published by David A. Reinstein, LCSW - Featured Contributor in Technology
Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, born in Boston and a relatively unscathed survivor of the 60 s. Fan of technology, guitars, creating music and poetry. Mental wellness coach, staff trainer and parent... View profile
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40 Comments
Post a CommentYou always write exceptional poems.
well written - thank you
Fabulous, I'm saving this.
Superb, really, David!
This is one of my favorite of your 'word-gems', David.
To use them with care
With our own inner light
RIGHT!
Donna-
Please email me at davidlcsw@yahoo.com and we can discuss. Thanks. David
Hi David,
Iam aChristian program host. Would appreciate permission to use your Words in program.
Very inspiring, God bless.
Thank you all. I'm honestly kind of proud of and pleased with this one myself!
David
This was a fabulous poem that I enjoyed reading very much!! Thanx
This is one of your best! ;-)