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The Power of Words

Say what you mean Mean what you say, Words fill the ocean Waves wash them away. Soothing and hopeful Uplifting and dear, Do you mean what you say? Sadly not is my fear. Playing word games is easy If both know the rules, But if I say what I mean Perhaps I’m a fool. Shadows abound now My spirit is breaking, Once again waiting This heart again breaking.

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Brian Strand

Date: 3/16/2009 12:53:00 AM

Well said BG and written ! Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Laurie Ginn

Date: 3/15/2009 6:09:00 PM

Talk is cheap boy doesn't that ring true. The world is filled with the noise of useless promises and conversation,

Sharon Winter

Date: 3/15/2009 12:17:00 PM

Sounds like you are going through such a tough time. Wishing you lighter and brighter days. A heartbreaking write, and my heart goes out to you. Love, Shar

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/15/2009 8:38:00 AM

Words can do a lot of damage, used carelessly. Well said, Barbara. ~ Carrie

Brian Anderson

Date: 3/15/2009 4:00:00 AM

you my dear are a talent. great stuff

Arany P.

Date: 3/14/2009 11:08:00 PM

always trying to mean what you say... is hard!! and you have written a very soulful write ~ Arany

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/14/2009 9:09:00 PM

Very touching poem, Barbara. The "word games" are too prevalent in the world today. Love, Carolyn