NOT SO EASY TO ERASE

May we be blessed to think about 
the words we write and say…
Think about their impact…
before we send them on their way.

Before we use words to harm…
humiliate or disgrace…
may we be blessed to remember how feelings…
unlike words…
are not so easy to erase.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I agree...we need to be mindful in thought, word, and deed. well said.
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