Words

Words Words, this life, knows no stronger force These fragments with such ease we wield Even love, they will steer off its course And fell the high and mighty in the field Unthinking we may use one by mistake Throw out the smallest humble negative Not realising how that one may grate And find a heart unwilling to forgive At times we twist them to our greatest gain How simple is the art; Manipulate With disregard for whom they may cause pain With no concern for chaos they create A means that has no other parallel To take us to the plain of joy Or plunge us into blackest hell Unequalled is their power to destroy We use them each, to communicate To both confound and un-confuse On their answers, we must ever wait Whilst in reply, decide, which ones to choose And on that throw of dice, win or lose R D Seal 13 April 2013

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Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 12/29/2020 2:20:00 AM

beautiful poetic expression

Rob Levasseur

Date: 12/28/2020 10:40:00 AM

A deep poem that begs further introspection.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/26/2015 10:10:00 PM

richard, about the crosses in your eyes thing. Yep, I purposely took it literally because I simply had nothing to write about for that topic! Also, i never win with that judge, so I wasn't gonna waste my time coming up with something spectacular! haha

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/23/2013 7:54:00 AM

Read this again, Mr Seal.....Lovely

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 7/6/2013 7:41:00 PM

Hi Richard; This is very good. Sometimes we use the wrong words and we hurt those that we love. We should be careful on what words we use. I try very hard not to ever offend no one. Many blessings to you.... Lucilla

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/9/2013 11:11:00 AM

Good afternoon Richard, maybe you will post a new poem today... :-) and stop by and say hi later on... Linda

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/30/2013 5:03:00 PM

Great work about a topic that touchest on everyone of us whether we are searching for the perfect word for a poem or sad because we used words to hurt someone..Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/24/2013 1:29:00 AM

richard, on your fun comment on that poem of mine about two dark eyes, it could never be a self portrait because I have very light green eyes! I wish you had some poems I could read. I think I have seen all of them on your list now. I will do a quick check of some titles further down!!

Debbie Duncan

Date: 4/21/2013 2:41:00 AM

Well this is quite nice, though sometimes words get in the way. have a great day Rick ;}

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/18/2013 6:28:00 PM

how is this for a smile. I logged on just to comment your new poem.... but first..... I must show you what my smile looks like today * ]------------[ * <------ that is a very tired smile.... he he he I had to fake smile all day today. Now my smile can barely lift the evil grin i want to give you right now... LOL :-) Linda

Richard D Seal
Date: 4/20/2013 5:10:00 AM

any smile from you is always welcome, I'll never believe you're a faker

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2013 1:09:00 AM

you are on my wave length. I have written many poems on the power of words!! Good job with this one. And guess what. you are my LAST comment here tonight (now this morning) Have a good day!

Richard D Seal
Date: 4/18/2013 6:07:00 PM

Oh, thank you Petal, always the bridesmaid an never the bride, that's me for sure @ last ha ha, Thank you for the comment Andrea, am sure we are at wave length.

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 4/15/2013 5:56:00 PM

Some people are great manipulatorsl and sure can cause a lot of damagel I love your poem. Words have a lot of power. They can make or break a person. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla

Richard D Seal
Date: 4/18/2013 5:59:00 PM

Thank you Lucilla, I always love reading your word

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 4/15/2013 12:19:00 PM

oh so much damage and yet so much pleasure from these little words strung together, well done xx

Richard D Seal
Date: 4/15/2013 5:30:00 PM

Always much pleasure in words and wit Mandy, thank you

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/15/2013 12:07:00 PM

Yes, I agree with you Richard ....... Also .... win or lose !!!- Very well done - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Richard D Seal
Date: 4/15/2013 5:27:00 PM

Thank you Anne Lise, and for for visit, always appreciated.

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 4/14/2013 4:53:00 PM

For sure, words gladden and sadden, elate and cause hate. I'm known to shoot from the hip and have to use words to shoot my way out again. Lovely piece, Richard. :)

Richard D Seal
Date: 4/14/2013 5:25:00 PM

I'll go find my bullet proof vest then loool

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/13/2013 10:54:00 PM

What inspired this? A very timely poem, Richard. I thoroughly enjoyed every line of this amazing write. My favorite lines? To take us to the plain of joy Or plunge us into blackest hell I've been both places because of words. I've sent people to both places. I often wish to pray the prayer in the Bible, "Lord, set a guard over my mouth." That surely would save a heap of trouble, would't it? ;) Have a great day! Smiles from Beirut.

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 4/18/2013 6:36:00 PM

wow...I felt it

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/14/2013 11:10:00 AM

Will try. Thanks for your regular visits! :) Makes me happy!

Richard D Seal
Date: 4/14/2013 5:58:00 AM

Lol @ heap of trouble. Surely not you my dear Eileen. Pleased you enjoyed it. I have been writing a poem that includes the line, 'To be cruel or be kind', that I thought would go well, so I'll leave it in now. Hope your keeping well and do take care, with your words lol

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/13/2013 8:40:00 PM

Hello Richard, humble and negative, the encouragement of your words, ~all about life. Does it matter how we use the words, in which connect us in the proper ways of communication. well we have many ways of communication,,, why waste them on words.... Enjoyed, your poem :-) Always & Forever! GOODNIGHT xox~LINDA"

Richard D Seal
Date: 4/14/2013 5:34:00 AM

I'm sending you a telepathic thought my Sweet Dark Friend, I expect a reply and I'm hoping it's the right one lol

Skat A

Date: 4/13/2013 1:59:00 PM

some are hard to find and share. ~*~ SKAT

Richard D Seal
Date: 4/14/2013 5:33:00 AM

I'm hardly ever stuck for words Skat, it's getting them in the right order I struggle with