Words can be like knives that cut deep in our hearts,
Or they can be the bridges that span our differences.
Words can make a grown man cry as he relives the pain of his childhood,
Or they can instill confidence in a young girl to live out her dreams of helping the world.
Words can be like broken pottery, shattered and empty.
Or they can be like Grandma's blanket that covers us and warms us.
Words have the power to build, grow, empower, and give life.
Words have the power to tear down, rip apart, belittle and bring death.
A pen is indeed mightier than a sword,
And your words are as powerful as a mighty army.
Tame your tongue. Do not let your lips spark a wildfire that you can contain or extinguish!
Oh words, how simply complex you are.
How lovely and vengeful you can be.
I will control you, so that you may never have control over me.
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