Words and Me

Let your words always be sincere
Not abrasive words bent to inflame or cause dissension;
Often, man spews forth words as heat seeking missiles,
Enlisting the tongue for their launching pad;
Forgo the rhetoric that has no usefulness
beyond invading the silence of my space;
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Henderson Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 7:06 PM
I hear that. Good one Tom. Charles
Mehta Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 2:36 PM
Very impressive and thought provoking write on words, Tom
Johnson Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 11:58 AM
I could NOT have said it better! Thank you for sharing!
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