Mark My Word

Our words are our bond
so the saying goes
when this is our reputation
to all both friends and foe

So in all that we say
careful must be our cue
our every word speaks for us
telling what we may do

When someone else says so
their words we take as real
making sure their seriousness
as the effects we will feel

The written and spoken word
both have the power to speak
sometimes piercing one's heart
crumbling one so very weak

Your word has also great power
to encourage and uplift
so seek to do just that
realise truly you have a gift
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Schiavina Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 6:57 AM
The tongue is the helm that steers the boat to shore or to death in the deep so powerful that Jesus is called the Word of God. Thank you for making it so clear in your poem. Very well written.
Mcconnell Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Thanks Frances, glad you thought it a well-written piece and enjoyed it so. Hope this finds you well, take care and safe, Gordon
Dutta Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 5:51 AM
Very nicely composed. One should speak straight and bold, but not hurting other. Best wishes. Anisha
Mcconnell Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 12:25 PM
Thanks Anisha, Glad you liked it and thought it was nicely composed, agree with your comments that we should speak straight and honest but with no hurt. Take care, Gordon
Asuncion Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 4:10 AM
A well crafted composition. Please read my new poem CREATING COMFORT. Thanks.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 4:32 AM
Thanks Bernard, glad you were impressed and will check out your piece. Blessings,Gordon
Rose Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 1:21 PM
A word well spoken. Thanks for your beautiful poem.
Mcconnell Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 3:27 PM
Thanks Brenda, glad you were impressed, Hope you're having great Easter day, Gordon
Lindley Avatar
August 1, 2017 at 8:25 AM
Such was I taught my both my father and my grandfather. Very well crafted and with an important message ... If a man's word is no good-- he has no honor, IMHO. A fav..
Mcconnell Avatar
August 1, 2017 at 9:31 AM
Thanks again Robert, trust things well with you down in the south, over the pond here in Scotland been a nice summery day one of a few this so called summer!
Deschler Avatar
March 28, 2016 at 8:38 PM
You're right, Gordon. The gift of words needs to be used wisely when we both speak and write... Very well said and written, my friend!
Mcconnell Avatar
March 29, 2016 at 3:23 AM
thanks Kelly, glad you liked it. trusts its nice day with you, blessings, Gordon
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