Words

Words can be used:

To build up or tear down
To encourage or discourage
To spread love or spread hate
To bring unity or division 
To bring destruction or to rebuild
To bring life or bring death

It's all up to you how you use them





Alexis Y.
03/03/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Proxenos Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 9:42 AM
So, so right, the words play in our head and sometimes we have to bite our tongue so we don't hurt someone. But sincerity is foremost and if we think someone is wrong, we can tell them without being nasty or malicious, for me that is hateful, and it mostly comes from being jealous. I love your write as it is all about life. Kudos my friend. Jennifer.
Laurie Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 7:06 PM
Hello Alexis … without words to communicate what would life be like. The many languages provides all societies a way to keep them together - very good, thank you Alexis - Lindsay
Leffanta Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 12:05 PM
Remember the BeeGees, "Its only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away .....! Aloha! Rico
Awtry Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 10:23 AM
Truly the power of life and death are in the tongue. Nice write Alexis.
Edmonds  Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 9:45 AM
Very true Alexis... Words can do a lot of harm, or charm one into their lover’s arms ~ Belle
Logan Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 6:27 AM
There are some who only want to tear down, chastise and belittle. Woe is their fate. Good thoughts Alexis.
Buhagiar Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 5:21 AM
Very well said. Alexis.
Cunningham Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 5:05 AM
So true Alexis, they are powerful things. Hope you're having a good day. Tom
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