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The Power of Words

Few people understand the power held in their words
They can create life, or bring about death
They’re heard by all, yet remain unseen
They’re an invisible predator out to get the vulnerable
They can destroy even the most fortified defenses
It depends on the provider who gives them a voice
They’re most likely to be welcomed if hidden behind a friendly face
There’s a fine line between constructive criticism and belittling;
Encouragement and bullying
If lying was a crime, half of the world would be locked away for life
What’s the preference: quantity vs quality?
Even chicken-scratch writing can bring to life a masterpiece
And beautiful handwriting can bore a person to death
It’s a game of chance: do they empower, or will they destroy?
It’s frightening the power held in a single word.
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