Words

Silvery, slithery words Where do they come from? Hidden In the well’s dankness Arising willfully Surprisingly Unheedful of my reaction Or yours Molding the present Spilling out of my mouth Announcing themselves to the world Often without telling me first

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Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 11/26/2016 8:52:00 AM

Such deelightful incorrigible playthings, those silly words. Enjoyed reading your illustration of the im"pest"uous imps we seem to love so much. Cheers and Choc'lits! ~ john

John Lawless

Date: 9/16/2016 8:05:00 AM

Oh yeah, I have many of those "WHO LET THE WORDS OUT!!" moments. Love this one for its honesty and humor.

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 9/16/2016 9:06:00 AM

Thanks, John! It's always good to know that others can connect with the same feelings/thoughts.

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/30/2016 9:49:00 AM

Not only without telling, but they are living, if not in ours, then, in the next generation for certain. Guard our thoughts and mouths is crucial it ever to be a better world for all. Great poem!

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 7/30/2016 9:57:00 AM

Thank you, Joe. This poem just spilled out. It's often so much better to discover what's in your heart by writing. It offers ops often unfound in conversation.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/28/2016 1:10:00 PM

Words can lead to all kinds of emotions and questions. Well expressed Kathleen.... Linda

Kathleen Kroll
Date: 5/2/2016 8:19:00 AM

I so appreciate your visits. Thanks, Linda.