What Conundrum?

Words and wind share a consistency
Both feed fires and will blow blazes out again
Words and water share constancy
Both twist and alter, some times vapor or mist, some times solid, 
Freezing the earth, some times fluid
Perhaps words are the fifth element
Not love or hate, or any one simple emotion
But the way to express them all and more
Words and wisdom share a corresponding concern
Communication
Keeping humans connected so that we can continue to care
The tower of Babel is falling
Does anyone dare to seize the day?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Heck Avatar
December 27, 2008 at 8:41 AM
Autumn - Congratulations on your feature this week! Wishing you a Happy & Healthy New Year. Peace always, John
Mason Avatar
December 26, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Excellent write here, Autumn! You've given me much to ponder and thank goodness for PoetrySoup where we can all find our "voice"!! This is a very well-deserved selection to be a feature this week. Congratulations!
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December 23, 2008 at 5:01 PM
Man is too busy hating one another to seize the day. Someday as I saw on a bumper sticker when the power of love is greater than the love of power. Then we'll be able to seize the day. Congratulations Autumn on your poem being featured. God Bless. Vince
Austin Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Yes, words can be misinterpreted, given other meaning, but hooray for toppling Babel.l Someone damn well better dare! Congrats on this selection. Love, daver
Swanson Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 8:36 AM
Very lovely poem, Autumn! Congrats on getting featured! God bless and Happy Holidays! :) Amy
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December 22, 2008 at 8:56 PM
Congrats on being featured this week, Happy Holidays...Raul
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December 22, 2008 at 7:27 PM
Congrats on being featured this week.
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December 22, 2008 at 3:23 PM
Nice use of imagery and alliteration. Like the way your ended with a question. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Karen
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December 22, 2008 at 8:24 AM
Autumn, what a powerful message you have penned here for your readers enjoyment as your talent as a writer is shining brightly. Congratulations for being featured and may your holiday season be safe and filled with happiness. Wonderful Poem... MPK
Jordan Avatar
December 22, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Autumn - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – Merry Christmas & God Bless, MJ
Winter Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 3:43 PM
Congratulations on your featured write of the week! Warmest wishes for a beautiful holiday! Love, Shar
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