Barbara Gorelick Poet Rhyme

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 March 16, 2009 at 12:53 AM Well said BG and written ! Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Laurie Ginn March 15, 2009 at 6:09 PM Talk is cheap boy doesn't that ring true. The world is filled with the noise of useless promises and conversation,

Sharon Winter March 15, 2009 at 12:17 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 March 15, 2009 at 8:38 AM Words can do a lot of damage, used carelessly. Well said, Barbara. ~ Carrie

Brian Anderson March 15, 2009 at 4:00 AM you my dear are a talent. great stuff

Arany P. March 14, 2009 at 11:08 PM always trying to mean what you say... is hard!! and you have written a very soulful write ~ Arany

Carolyn Devonshire March 14, 2009 at 9:09 PM Very touching poem, Barbara. The "word games" are too prevalent in the world today. Love, Carolyn