Words

Words have color and intent, texture, size and shape; loosed by emotions we give legs to lowly travel, and wings to keep them aloft~ those articulated ribboned kites we fly in our poetry Once released, we can never take them entirely back Words knit together and scatter, Blend and splatter Mend and shatter – make smile and tear... Words are everything to marvel under and over Something for everyone we should both treasure and fear.

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Deb M

Date: 11/11/2022 6:56:00 AM

Hey Joe l love this mighty poem about the power of words….especially “once released we can never take them entirely back” how very true! Debx

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/11/2022 10:40:00 AM

Thank you, Deb; where would poetry be without words?~ We would all have to get use to smell of turps, I guess. I know, there is odorless; but not so certain it is better for the environment. Blessings my friend.

Valsa George

Date: 11/6/2022 6:24:00 PM

The power of speech is so powerfully articulated.... Words can knit together and scatter, blend and batter, mend and shatter, cause a smile or a tear! How true...! Love this dear Joe ! Into my FAVE.

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/7/2022 6:35:00 AM

Thank you so much, Valsa; you made my day. Blessings!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/5/2022 11:57:00 PM

The power of speech has its good and bad. I'm glad you are always polite and correct.

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/6/2022 7:32:00 AM

Thank you for saying that, Victor; it is important to me. Blessings my friend!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/5/2022 9:08:00 PM

Words are powerful, and blissfully delightful. A good example of this is your incredible poem, with its wisdom and beautiful imagery. Blessings

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/6/2022 7:32:00 AM

Thank you, Evelyn; have a beautiful day my friend. Blessings!

Speaks Volumes

Date: 11/4/2022 4:58:00 PM

So true Joe. Words can make your feel on top of the world. Words can also make you feel sad and with fear and fright. They can paint bright pictures , or be misconstrued and cause misunderstanding. Expressions and smiles cant be see with just words. We all must be very careful the way we use them. A wonderful poem Joe

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/4/2022 6:10:00 PM

Lovely remark. Thank you Wendy. Lots of good advice in what you say. Blessings.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/4/2022 2:51:00 PM

What would we do without words? No poetry!

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/4/2022 3:14:00 PM

For sure, Victor. May your poetic voice sing for ever! Blessings my friend.