The Power of Tongue

The world paid attention to this  muscle inside my skull.
               It became famous, it became controversial.
     It says something outrageous, something unskeptical.
                      It  speaks for what is right, 
                   It speaks what's on our mind.
Sometimes it's like a piece of cotton candy,melts inside my mouth.
  So sweet , so delicious,it tickles my throat through my heart.
               Sometimes it becomes a sharp blade,
           Slashing my flesh 'til I break down and die.
                This little muscle seem so strong,
                   It can break the hardest steel,
                      It can create a ball of fire.
                    It can move someone on top,
                 It can sweep someone in dust.
                  This one can overruled you,
               Has the power to control all of you.
          It can separate people in different place.
             It puts division, a boundaries for race.
        It separates people according to its language.
           It dictates freedom, it declares war.
                      It give some a reputation,
             It delivers someone to mortification.
             This little muscle inside your head,
               It must be handled without ego.
        'Cos we don't know where it can lead you.



 
   ** 6th place Winner in PD's Contest: Any poem # 20**
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Sietesantos Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 2:32 PM
Very intricate, deep powerful piece! Excellent write! Pandita
Miers Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 5:43 PM
'the limits of my language means the limits of my world' Wittgenstein
Kos Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 11:14 PM
AiyaH. I hereby felicitate (congratulate) you on your win! Good job and superb poem!! Best wishes, -- ivo
Callus Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 11:57 AM
Powerful tongue! Such a useful and satisfying weapon, but there are many times when it has to be controlled. Better one word less than be sorry afterwards. // congrats on fine win:) // paul
Torres Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 12:06 PM
Exactly! ..better be no words than be sorry afterwards... :) ThaNk you for commenting on my poem, PAuL!!! ^_^ Congratulations,too!! :O)
A. Sharma Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 5:24 AM
Well said ,,, truly it has the real power,,,macho,,,Wonderful write n a great win,, congrats Aiyah!
Torres Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 12:30 PM
Hi Dr. Upma, it's always a pleasure fro me to see your comment... Thank you so much!!! ..and Congratulations, too!! ^_^
Mehta Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 1:58 AM
Brilliant write and congrats on the win, Aiyah
Torres Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 2:49 PM
Thank you so much Dr. Ram!! :O)
A   Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 9:56 PM
HI AIYAH Congratulations, AWESOME POEM:) Thank you so much for taking your time in supporting my contest... Always & Forever *Linda
Torres Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 2:56 PM
Hi Linda, Thank you so much lady for always giving my poem a chance to be part of your winning lists... The feeling is still the same.. I'm still thrilled and excited to see the contest winner page.. lol.. THank you so much sweetie ,PD!!! :O))
Smith Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 9:56 PM
Congrats on the win Torres :D
Torres Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 2:53 PM
Thank you so much , Mr. Smith!! :O)
Bordner Avatar
April 13, 2014 at 12:20 AM
Yes, the tongue does design. You covered a lot of territory in this fine write. Good philosophy. J.A.B.
Torres Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 2:58 PM
Hey JAB.. thank you so much dear... this is so overwhelming!!! :O))
Andresen Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 7:33 AM
- Wise words and thoughts from a beautiful young lady - watch out for sharp tongues - well done my dear friend. - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Torres Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 12:11 PM
Hi Anne... Thanks for this wonderful message my friend.. :O))
Bordner Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 2:02 AM
Daring philosophical poetry, I love it. A muscle that can make or break boundries. A weapon that can beso heavy or light. Xool message. J.A.B.
Torres Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 12:08 PM
Hey J.A.B.. it's nice to see your kind words in my poem,..ThaNks@ LoT!! :O))
Tacito Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 1:05 AM
Maddening truths here. Truths that will hurt the weak & deliriously blind. Fantastic.
Torres Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 12:06 PM
Hey! Hey!! Hey!!! ...it's you again my dearest ,DRake!! it's my pleasure to have your comment on my poem... and you said it well dear...!!! :"O))
Dietrich Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 1:00 AM
spell it "tongue" my friend. Wow, you have created a very nice poem on the power of the spoken word. giving it a physical attribute, that little muscle inside the head, was a genius way to approach the topic. and I like how you added in that it separates people by race as well. Great thoughts.
Torres Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 12:05 PM
Hi Andie... I'm so glad that you enjoyed my poem.. You are so kind my friend..Thank you so much!! :'O))
Tidd Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 12:22 AM
It can lead you into trouble, and get you out of it too. Very nice poem, good job.
Torres Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 12:02 PM
thank you so much, Jim!! :"O))
Smith Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 5:44 PM
Yes the tongue...It can be so loving but also so destructive..Beautiful write my dear...Hugs Tim
Torres Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 12:01 PM
Hey Smith,,, Thank you for this very kind feed back!! :"OO))
A   Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 5:35 PM
soup mail....PD
A   Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 5:34 PM
A friend, powerful meaning... Enjoyed the poem.... xox...Linda
Torres Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 9:51 AM
thank you, PD! .:O)) I'm so glad that you enjoyed it.!!! I just replied now 'cos I had a flu this past 3 days/.. ^_^
Harrell Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 4:02 PM
The Bible said "life and death is in the power of the tongue", Aiyah! (Proverbs 18:21). Yes, we have to be careful :) A very good write. I love it!
Torres Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 4:41 PM
Thank you ,Toguyen ...!! thanks for sharing me this thoughts... :')) Happy weekend~~ ^__^
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