Untouchable

They say there's a flag on the moon; put up by the first word-factory. a million words it took to get there. words people don't use anymore. moon-words. and wherever i breath millions more words-of-our-time law-words and science-words machine-words and government-words words to make sense of It all words to tame It words to work It words from people i don’t even know. yet still Its just there: Untouchable. oh to be sure They try. state-of-the-art, They say. words, i say, keep your temporary words. i’ll trade them all for just one: Untouchable as It will always be.

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Casarah Nance

Date: 7/8/2016 7:25:00 PM

This is very thought provoking because it is words we need, but beyond words there is something more. You haven't been around in a long time, I hope you come around again, I liked your words. hugs xx

Heather Secrest

Date: 5/1/2014 7:14:00 AM

I love this poem! Words are the basis of intelligence, and have a power beyond any physical object. You are true poet, one who realizes their power, and then uses them so eloquently. Amazing write!! ~Heather

Sam Toil
Date: 5/1/2014 7:50:00 AM

Oh Heather, my dear, I blush at your compliment. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a little of yourself for me to treasure. Peace...Sam

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 4/30/2014 5:36:00 PM

Words are either a band aid, a knife or a gun... :) this true.. powerful write here.. :), olive eloisa.. :) God bless today and always.. :)

Deborah Shiells

Date: 4/30/2014 10:23:00 AM

Hello Sam, I'm becoming a fan for sure. Excellent write. I can relate:~) And Relate:~) Thanks for sharing this poem with all of us here. Peace, Deborah

Sam Toil
Date: 4/30/2014 11:07:00 AM

Deborah, thank you so much for your acceptance and encouragement! I must admit, sometimes I feel my poetry doesn't fit well here. My poetry tends to be dark, I admit. And it seems so many people want to read only uplifting poems. Well, I guess I just can't do that. Its my life. And I must write what I see. You have turned my day around, believe me;) Peace...Sam

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/29/2014 5:32:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your creative work. Words can be used for good or evil and that is up to each individual..We were under a tornado watch today but we did not have one here. There was some damage above us in the Atlanta area where trees came down from the ground being saturated and then today there were winds but not a tornado. They say that more can happen the rest of the day from rain and wind. Thanks for stopping by..Sara