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Words, Balms or Daggers?
The smallest of words.
most concise phrases
whether solo or combined
are heaviest in responsibility,
consequence, or
irreparable ramifications defined
Freedom to live life
as one chooses
to assuage pain of injustice,
infinitesimally salve deep wounds
of grief by evil wrought
on jury’s pronouncement hinges
whether “guilty” or not.
Resolve and dedication
to “I will, “I do,”
at nuptial altar easily uttered
may build institutions
of wedded bliss
or treacherous roads
by broken promises,
unhappiness,
bitter loneliness rutted
“I love you” spoken
with genuine devotion
hope, acceptance,
self-esteem imbues.
while beautiful souls
incrementally die
denigrated when
“I hate you”spews.
most concise phrases
whether solo or combined
are heaviest in responsibility,
consequence, or
irreparable ramifications defined
Freedom to live life
as one chooses
to assuage pain of injustice,
infinitesimally salve deep wounds
of grief by evil wrought
on jury’s pronouncement hinges
whether “guilty” or not.
Resolve and dedication
to “I will, “I do,”
at nuptial altar easily uttered
may build institutions
of wedded bliss
or treacherous roads
by broken promises,
unhappiness,
bitter loneliness rutted
“I love you” spoken
with genuine devotion
hope, acceptance,
self-esteem imbues.
while beautiful souls
incrementally die
denigrated when
“I hate you”spews.
Published 28th Dec 2021
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Inspired by Missy's "Simplicity" competition.
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28th Dec 2021 11:53pm
30th Dec 2021 3:09am
Dear GW,
The double side of each coin. Words can be misconstrued even when they’re designed to be lovely, can’t they? This poem is an excellent example of that notion. I really liked how you expressed this point and using such great examples I.e. stanza 3.
Terrific write. Clever and meaningful. H🌷
The double side of each coin. Words can be misconstrued even when they’re designed to be lovely, can’t they? This poem is an excellent example of that notion. I really liked how you expressed this point and using such great examples I.e. stanza 3.
Terrific write. Clever and meaningful. H🌷
8th Jan 2022 5:24am
I've realized everything has a price, nothing good without bad, it seems to be a rule in everything. The altar is a great example of that mixed outcome, great entry :)
