John Hamilton Poet Free verse

Wasted Words of Poetical Incorrectness

Wasted words of Poetical Incorrectness

                   Words are precious commodities not traded 
                               as their value is just too high.
                      Words of falsehood are a waste of words
                  as in time the truth will always negate the lie.

                 Like running the water when brushing your teeth
                                 is a waste of precious H 2O.
             Words said in abundance when there's no one listening
                                  there is a waste there also.

                 Words that are used when they don't need to be said
                              is a squandering of valuable assets.
                                Like a contractor building a house
                    that  will never be used ,lived in or possessed.

                Using valuable words to ones, that are unwilling to hear 
                      is a waste of your breath, your ink and your time
                     Like Jesus said when talking about his opposers
                            it's like "throwing pearls to the swine".
                         
                         Superfluous words are a needless repetition
                                 a use of words that is unnecessary
                    Repeating the same things just so they can be heard
                                   this is a warning to the unwary.

                       Words that are spoken to those unable to hear
                                    are words that fall on deaf ears
                          Words that are written that are never read
                        are wasted words falling like the poets tears

                     Using unkind words in a heated rage is a waste of
                                words as they incinerate the page
                     Sometime later in a calmer state those words are 
                                    regretted and usually replaced

                      In conclusion, my dear fellow poets who write words
                                  of troubled sorrow and eloquence
                      Let's not waste our precious time, ink and talent
                         on those who practice poetical incorrectness.

John Derek Hamilton
February 02,2016

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Iris E. Sankey- Lewis March 20, 2016 at 1:58 PM Affirming we must remember... less is more, and measure of words reflect intellect.

Andrea Dietrich February 11, 2016 at 3:55 PM this is outstanding work, John. Very clever and wise in its message! John Hamilton February 12, 2016 at 8:33 AM Thanks Andrea, I try not to waste words, hey, check out my new contest, look forward to your entry, sure you will do well!

Jan Allison February 2, 2016 at 5:15 PM Wise words indeed John now we need to put into practice what you preach:-) hugs Jan xx7 John Hamilton February 2, 2016 at 7:39 PM Hopefully these words weren't wasted.

Suzanne Delaney February 2, 2016 at 5:03 PM Good one John: You are very adept at playing with words. If it is a war we need. Next mission is to wipe out political incorrectness, SuZ John Hamilton February 2, 2016 at 7:38 PM Only one person can change the human heart.