Words

In this cauldron of life 
Words can kill like a knife
All around there is so much sound 
But in man’s heart no peace found
If life could be lived in the silence of the soul
Mind would remain still like water in a bowl
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Ferguson Avatar
July 28, 2011 at 6:00 PM
wow very deep and well written love it
Singh Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 10:35 PM
these words can kill me too... caus they are so lovely and true. very deep thoughts expressed beautifully . great work.
Foley Avatar
July 7, 2011 at 5:39 AM
Brilliant last line. I am divorcing and the stress has created a cloud in my mined that wont go. As if my brain floats in a liquid but for how long ! Short smple and wonderfully written. Regards Ian Foley
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