I Love Words

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I love words in a novel, 
a short story and a magazine.
Words are my inspiration,
Communication.
I love words that encourage,
Inspire desire in a positive way.
Words are gentle and precious,
Words are spoken from the heart,
Out of happiness and anger.
Words tell the truth and lie,
Words exaggerate, fascinate
Words can change the world
Make it a wonderful or dreadful place,
Words make or break, 
Words are the past future and present,
Our peace and war,
Words hold our future,
It can lead us,
Misguide us.
Words can be paradise or hell.
Words are who we are
You are the spokesman of your own words,
And how you use these words,
May make a difference to this world
But most defiantly yourself,
Use with caution.

David W. Carter
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Andresen Avatar
March 29, 2016 at 8:03 AM
Hey David :) - I welcome you to Poetry - Soup :) - Thank you for your first poem, I look forward to many, many more in the future :) - Have fun, meet many "poet" friends :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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March 26, 2016 at 3:38 PM
Words are who We are/Words tell truth and lies/Use with caution.. Love these lines so much. Very wise ! Welcome to ps... Charma.
Carter-Poet Avatar
March 28, 2016 at 8:28 PM
Thank you
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March 26, 2016 at 2:40 AM
David Carter, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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March 28, 2016 at 8:34 PM
Thank you, Its great getting positive reviews for my poetry. I'll definitely be posting more poems. I read your first poem, I liked it very well.
A   Avatar
March 25, 2016 at 10:46 PM
Great message David, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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March 28, 2016 at 8:35 PM
Thank You
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