Words

Don't be so quick to give your word,
if you don't aim to act,
Such promises should not be heard,
if they will not be backed

Don't carve a path you will not tread, 
or chart a course to stray,
Some words are better left unsaid,
in mouths that only say

Don't part your lips for claims untrue, 
if ever you're in doubt,
It's best you give those words a chew,
before you spit them out
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Thacker Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 2:11 PM
I love this. Great writing, Jessica.
Mcintosh Avatar
January 17, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Just love this one. Congrats and God bless you, love, Gina
Wheeler Avatar
January 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Thank you, Gina! Xoxo Blessings back! :)
Narain Avatar
January 16, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Nice poem with sound advice. Congrats on your win.
Wheeler Avatar
January 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Thanks so much, Jay!
Gondolf Avatar
January 16, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Some people are quick to speak before they think about what they are saying. Many egos and many hearts have been hurt by this. I nicely penned poem, Jessica. John
Wheeler Avatar
January 17, 2024 at 6:59 AM
Very well put, John. Thanks so much!
Radice Avatar
January 13, 2024 at 6:53 AM
I love to read rhyming poems and this is a great rhyming poem Jessica with a great message at its heart. Nice one! I was just wondering Jessica if in the third line of the first verse should read: "Such promises should not BE heard" and the words "or chart a course to stray," in the second verse should be on a separate line. I'm off to read more of your work. :) Cheers - Gary
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January 13, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Gary, thank you so much for catching those errors and bringing them to my attention! I can't believe they slipped past me- I must have been in quite the rush. lol I am truly grateful for your thoughtful comment! :) Jessica
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