Home » Poems » John Hamilton » Burning Bridges, Mending Fences

Burning Bridges, Mending Fences

The tongue is a fire, it can inspire, or burn, everything. The words we say, have so much power, to build up, or devour, everything. How much better to think first, not expecting the worst, from everyone. So much happier you will be, having friends and family, living as one. Don't live life without thought, fixing mistakes from thoughtless talk. Everything we do and say, has consequences. Don't spend your life, burning bridges, mending fences. John Derek Hamilton February 21, 2013 Revised October7,2015

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Darren White

Date: 6/6/2017 4:11:00 AM

I see no one commented on this poem, let me be the first :) It's a delicate balance, not keeping all thoughts and opinions to yourself, but speak with care and thoughtful. Words make and break, they damage or love. Split or mend. Sometimes far too powerful.

John Hamilton
Date: 6/6/2017 10:32:00 AM

Thanks Darren for looking up these older poems, yes it is a delicate balance, but we can avoid a lot of problems by guarding our tongue.