The Power of Words

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March- 13- 2025

Let the Words of my Mouth 16 lines Poetry Contest

Sponsor- Miranda Hawley

~ Placed Fourth~

some words wound and some heal
some words seeping down, hearts steal.
some words hit hard, some deeply cut
some meant to praise, but some to insult.

      some stay inert, dead on the lips.
      some cement cracks, but some widen gaps.
      some serve as balm to those who are broken.
      some, to beautiful relationships, new doors open.

some words comfort, some are aimed to assault.
some, hit hard and pierce like a thunderbolt
God, help me utter words that uplift
use right words at the right time, a gift.

       I know words have the power to heal n' hurt
       to bring joy and tears alike in other’s heart.
       Lord anoint my lips with grace to utter words sweet,
       so that, in others, they would open inlets of delight.

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Miranda Hawley

Date: 3/21/2025 4:09:00 PM

I agree fully with your message in this poem and it fits the verse perfectly. Also the prayer you included at the end was great too. Congratulations on your win in my contest.

Beata Agustin

Date: 3/21/2025 2:10:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! The Lord be praised for this wisdom-filled poem of yours. Thanks for sharing. God bless you.

Karen Jones

Date: 3/19/2025 9:51:00 PM

David is wrong. This is powerful and poignant and a winner! Congratulations on your poem so deep it went over his head!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/13/2025 9:36:00 AM

Hey Valsa, I don't know David, but I feel he is so wrong, nothing tedious but absolutely displays another firm fav for me. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.