The Power of Words
Words and phrases
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Something to think about
Words are power
They can cut like a knife
Or they can uplift
Someone’s life
Words are strong
They have a meaning
Whether the truth or a lie
They can be convincing
Choose your words carefully
Is what mom always said
Think before you speak
Is what she embedded in your head
Something you say
Can change a person’s life
You can make a wrong
Turn into a right
Speak from your heart
Is what grandma taught
But speak with dignity
Because that’s what’s in me
You can break a person down
With the words you say
You can even
Brighten someone’s day
Kill people with kindness
Is what the old folks say to do
Because it’s the best way
Since people don’t expect that from you
Negative output
Gives a negative return
So keep it positive
It’ll help others learn
That positive words
May change the course
Make people think
Instead of making things worse
Words can be a blessing
They can also be tragic
They can inspire
Or trick you, like magic
Use them wisely
Speaking things timely
Gathering careful thoughts
Before criticizing faults
So the next time you speak
Stay on a positive road
Because the tongue releases
The Power of Words
Copyright © Yolanda Jackson | Year Posted 2008
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