Right Words

To be so big with the world at our fingertips
To be so small when the world cannot hear
What can be the right words for departing lips?
When the wrong words can only induce fear

Most times I rather want to speak my mind
Most times rather... I am reduce and will refrain
Till hidden questions shall fade with time
It’s a wonder truly... how well I maintain

I have always believed words to be powerful
Provided it be used in the right way and context
But what is right in order to be mindful?
Of words chosen for use to perplex

We all possess a power we cannot identify
Because we learn to seek approval and validation
Yet... if we do, it isn’t idealised
Leaving a worthy simpleton unable for socialisation  

Perhaps too small for the world to ever hear
What I would’ve thought the world to be at at my fingertips
When words to me can only mean so innocent and dear
Need I with the right but have the wrong words departing my lips?
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17/03/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 3/26/2020 5:52:00 PM
Very nice Joel, very nice
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Date: 3/16/2020 12:36:00 PM
I’m really sorry for those who have read it... but i need amend my piece... so yeah... my final for this piece will be as it is
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Date: 3/16/2020 12:33:00 PM
Hello Joel Lee, yes I agree the right words should always be spoken. A great poem for everyone to read. so nice to meet you. Have a nice day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/17/2020 6:24:00 PM
Hello Joel Lee, I hope that you stay safe in this crises. Have a nice evening m friend.
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Joel Lee
Date: 3/16/2020 12:38:00 PM
Yeah... I’m sorry but in a kinda high drunk state of mind... did an amendment to it... a final i would say... and yeah thanks lol... stay safe yeah amid this crisis
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