David Charles Poet Free verse

More Than Words

If these words, the words I’m writing now, had the power to change. If they could make me the man you’ve always wanted, the man you’ve always needed. If they could take away all your pain, all your tears, all your cares and fears. If they could somehow give you all you’ve ever needed and all you’ve ever wanted.

If these words could give you all your hopes, all your dreams and desires. If they could give you laughter in your sadness and calm you through all the madness. If they could fill your heart with hope as you walk through all your trials. 

If these words could somehow allow you to see inside my heart, inside my soul. If they could somehow change the way you see me, if they could help you believe in the man I am today and the man I’ve yet to become. If only they could help you love me and trust me completely. 

 If these words, the words I’m writing now, had the power to keep you in my arms, always to hold and always to stay. If only they had the power to right all my wrongs and keep you by my side, to kiss and cherish every night. If they could somehow let you see yourself through my eyes 

If these words had the power to break down the barriers between us, then I would write them every day from sunrise to sunset. If these words could somehow change our lives and always keep us together, then I would write them until my hands bled, until they grew old and weak. 

I would write them until my eyes could no longer see them in the light. I would write them until on that day, the day you took my hands to hold for the last time. If only these words had the power to change, then I would never stop writing them, yes, I will never stop writing them, until that day, until my very last day.

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Besma Riabi Dziri July 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM "If they could "! Hence, "more than words" could be our way out to attain, achieve, accomplish what we wish, desire and aspire.. Still, we need these impressive and expressive words of poetry! David, you have rendered in so serene beauty your emotions and visions! So much enjoyed reading your inspiring poetry! Stay always blessed and happy. David Charles July 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM Thank you Besma! I really appreciate you taking the time to read my poem and especially so for your encouraging words. Be blessed and well. ")

Maria Williams April 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM What a lovely heartfelt poem David. Congratulations on it beaing awarded POTW, so well deserved...Maria David Charles April 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM Thank you Maria! I'm humbled that you read my poem and by your encouraging words. "~

Hiba Junaid April 2, 2025 at 3:50 AM This poem is so heart-wrenchingly beautiful. Your love for your beloved is apparent in every word - devastating in the best of ways. Be Blessed, Hiba. David Charles April 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM Thank you Hiba! I am so very pleased that you could feel what I was trying to express, and that was something more than just mere words written down. It was all my emotions and feelings bleeding out into every letter, every word.

John Lawless April 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM well done David. The pen may be mightier than the sword but the words wield a sharper edge. David Charles April 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM Thanks John. I really appreciate your comment. So true, words can bring life or death. I have never known the sword to do the former.

Karen Jones March 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM Congratulations on your heartfelt potw! Welcome to poetry soup! David Charles March 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM Thank you so much Karen! I really appreciate the warm welcome. ")

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM Hello David, what a wonderful poem of vulnerability and longing, mixing emotions into every line. I loved that it‘s a mirror to the soul, a plea, a promise. I truly think you‘ve captured the raw beauty of human connection and the ache of transformation. Congratulations, on getting POTW! Perfect! Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel David Charles March 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM Thanks Daniel! I'm truly humbled. I have looked at some of your work. Amazing! I'm truly amazed how someone can pen and pen again so many wonderful writings. I have so many ideas in my head but my vocabulary is limited. I can only pen something when I have strong feelings for someone or something and even then I'm my own worst critic. So thanks again for the encouragement. I really appreciate it.

Brandy Nicole March 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM Dear David, words have the ability to caress the heart in every way. They're very powerful, indeed. While the emotions are evident within, ' these words ' you've penned, leave me in complete awe. This is so beautiful and tender. Congratulations on Poem of the Week, my dear friend. Welcome to Poetry Soup as well. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy David Charles March 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM Thank you so much Brandy! You are to kind and I'm deeply encouraged by your heartfelt words and warm welcome. I truly wish you all the best as well. ")

Paula Goldsmith March 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM Congratulations on your POTW win. WOW!!! What a wonderful write. FAV for me... Enjoy your wonderful day with your win......... David Charles March 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM My most humblest thanks, Paula. Your words are very encouraging to me. I hope you enjoy your day as well.

Richard Lamoureux March 30, 2025 at 6:03 AM Congratulations o POTW, it seems you have an endorsement to keep those words flowing. David Charles March 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM Thank you Richard! For the congratulations and encouragement. I'm most humbled.

Tania Kitchin March 30, 2025 at 4:53 AM David, a beautiful heartfelt poem, congratulations on POTW and welcome to PS. David Charles March 30, 2025 at 9:44 AM Thank you Tania! I'm humbled by your words and congratulations. ")

Tom Cunningham March 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM Welcome to poetry soup David and congratulations to you on the honour of POTW. Tom David Charles March 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM Thank you Tom! I'm ever so humbled by your warm welcome and congratulations.

Beryl Edmonds March 30, 2025 at 3:41 AM That’s wonderful David. Welcome to the Soup and congratulations on receiving poem of the week… Beryl David Charles March 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM Thank you Beryl! Thank you for the warm welcome and congratulations. I'm so humbled.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM - Welcome to Poetry Soup, David :) - A beautiful poem...which became "the poem of the week", congratulations :)...enjoy your week :) - David Charles March 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM Thank you for reading my poem and for taking time to congratulate me. I'm most humbled... ")

Ari Justine March 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM This is wonderful, keep doing your thing, it's truly inspiring. Your words envoke emotion and I'm here for it, pour yourself into this passion, it's beautiful to see your writing! David Charles March 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM Every time I read it still fills me with a lot of emotion and I am humbled when someone can read it and feel that same emotion. So thank you, for feeling my words, and for your encourging words.

Beata Agustin March 29, 2025 at 6:25 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. David Charles March 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM Thank you for the warm welcome. May God keep you and bless you through Christ always.

Crystol Woods March 27, 2025 at 4:07 AM This is beautifully written, full of emotion and so relatable. I do hope you'll write some more! Xo David Charles March 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM Wow...thank you for your comment. I'm most humbled and might I say honored by it. ")

James Haley March 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM Great Job on Your Words David Charles March 26, 2025 at 10:32 AM Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.