Choose not to stumble


There are words spoken , to be commenced
It is never good in situations to be silenced
A wrongful demand from another steals rest
Yet other times in life, silence is best
Words of truth are to be forever honored
Even coming from any path that is wandered
This is when the choice made is pertinent
knowing there are people who won't repent
These choices can change a moment or life
They can calm chaos or ignite strife
In time with practice, it is learned
How to bring good things or to be burned
When the sun shines or the thunder rumbles,
Remember this choice to prevent stumbles

Heidi Sands

9/2/26

(C)opyright
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

Poem

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

Goldsmith Avatar
September 5, 2026 at 12:20 PM
I enjoyed reading. "Choose not to stumble" is a powerful/wonderful write. Words are very powerful. Great Ending... Hugs... Have a lovely day writing away............
Sands Avatar
September 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Thabk you. I appreciate you reading my poems and the kind feedback. Hugs :)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM
silencing words is like silencing spirit....enjoyed your poem.
Sands Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Thank you . I appreciate your comments :)
May Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Words have power, we should use them carefully
Sands Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
True. Thank you Joseph. Hugs :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Hello Heidi, I agree with Anne-lise Andresen, silence is good it does calm and makes a person pnder their thoughts. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Hello heidi, Your welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/
Sands Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Thank you Darlene. Hugs :)
Andresen Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 11:54 AM
- So true Heidi ... silence can, "can calm chaos or ignite strife" ... great advice :) - hugs
Sands Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise. Hugs :)
Sands Avatar
September 2, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Submitted ; 9/2/26
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace