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The Tongue

It slays without drawing a drop of blood
   In an instant, turns reputations to mud
Its eloquence sets the innocent free
   A serpent's weapon, resides in you and me

Guardian of a treasure trove of words
   Pink slashing plasma, mightier than swords

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2019

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Robertina B. Date: 8/7/2019 6:33:00 AM A splendid personification, Gershon.. Filled with truth, my friend.. Bravo!! This is a fave for me.. Have a blessed day! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 8/7/2019 9:04:00 AM Interesting that you resurrected this one from a couple of weeks ago. You are the archaeologist of my poetry, Robertina: Digging them up and digging them. Thank you so much!! Best always, gw

Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/24/2019 12:40:00 PM So very true. It would be nice if people could remember this. So much hurt for nothing. I am working on a pen/sword with some new thoughts about it. Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/24/2019 6:50:00 AM It is mightier than swords; for sure! Nice one! As is the pen, right? Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 7/24/2019 9:34:00 AM Yes, as is the pen! (or maybe we should say the keyboard/touchpad now)… :) gw

Quoth Theraven Date: 7/23/2019 11:58:00 PM Gershon, True to your word in this one. Very eloquent indeed. A fave. -Richard Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 7/24/2019 9:33:00 AM Your comment is a commentary in and of itself, Raven. Very nice, and very much appreciated! :) gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 7/23/2019 11:25:00 PM Spectacular piece G. A fave. So much so. xomo Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 7/24/2019 9:33:00 AM Thank you so much, M. My tongue lies silent in gratitude. :) gw