WORDS I WISH WERE OBSOLETE

Every year in this county and across the world…
common words that were once easy to repeat…
become antiquated and obsolete.

May we be blessed that soon
in all the diverse languages across the world we create…
some words will no longer be in use:
words like war, and prejudice and hate.

If not for us…then for our children…
Wouldn’t it be great in the future if with everyone they meet
all the callous, cruel and heartless words 
were already obsolete.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 9, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I agree with your last line...seems like each generation has its own set of tasteless and heartless words. Words are powerful!
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