A Word

A word is but a thought unveiled
Be it written or spoken in tongue
A word can hold emotion's key
Be it whispered or softly sung

A word can inspire,  If bled from the heart
Of sorrow's somber muse
A word can disturb,  when eyes reveal
Malicious intent to abuse

A word is lost, when intent is forgotten
For a word is but letters connected
If the fate of  a word is to fall to no ear
The world will be left unaffected
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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Sheart Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 10:48 AM
A amazing poem. Congrats!! Love Light Truth Patty
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October 3, 2009 at 3:23 AM
Brilliant, a wonderful poem, great imagery, perfect rhyme, and most of all, so very true, great job my friend, best wishes---Norman
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October 2, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Joe, congratulations on making the first round of the contest...Raul
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September 27, 2009 at 10:35 PM
many words were used in this poem that deserves words from others.
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September 27, 2009 at 12:12 PM
nicely penned, congrats on being a featured artist!!
Mason Avatar
September 26, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Kind of like the tree falling in the forest ... smile ... great writing here Joe!! Welcome to PoetrySoup and congratulations on having your writing featured this week!!
Fraser Avatar
September 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week >> James
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September 24, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Joe, congrats on being featured this week...Raul
Brown Avatar
September 24, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals Joe. Love, Carol
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September 24, 2009 at 7:13 AM
Good one, Joe. Congatulations on this well derserved feature of the week. Lainie
Brown Avatar
September 24, 2009 at 4:31 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Joe. Love, Carol
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