Words Are

Words are 
Great treasures
Of infantile starts.

Words are
Hopeful tales
Always being born. 

Words are
Harsh slaps
Built on truth.

Words are
Slippery snakes
Destroying much good.

Words are
Simple bandages
For healing souls.

Words are
Gentle kisses
Caressing passing souls.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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November 26, 2018 at 4:10 PM
This is so true; well done.
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