J. Summers Poet Free verse

Words Over Words

We had words over words.
Though this saddens some
I find myself encouraged,
more hopeful for the future.

We had words over words
instead of rocks over words
or bullets over words
or bombs bursting over words.

The bruising of an ego
is less consequential
than the loss of a limb
or the loss of a life.

We had words over words,
we will live to write another day.

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Speaks Volumes August 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM I read once, that the farthest distance between family, friends, and loved ones is ... misunderstanding. Your words over words reminded me of that John. To argue over words, is so futile, and ultimately so regrettable. A very strong message in your poem John. J. Summers August 30, 2023 at 2:15 PM Thanks so much. I never heard the “misunderstanding” quote before but it sure makes sense. John

Jim Slaughter February 19, 2023 at 10:30 AM Maybe one of the reasons there is so much strife in the world, John, is that too many people have a too limited vocabulary.

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 12, 2023 at 9:09 AM A lovely poem, John. It indicates the right way to disagree. Thank you for sharing. J. Summers February 12, 2023 at 10:47 AM Thank you Evelyn. Your time and comments are appreciated. John

Maurice Rigoler February 6, 2023 at 5:07 PM Good wisdom in these words, friend. The challenge is to apply them. I've been writing close to 40 years now, almost every day. Presently paginating a book of 100 Latin epigrams (my translations) of the Latin poet Martial. Thanks for stopping by. / Maurice Joe Maverick June 8, 2023 at 10:09 PM Hello Maurice.' And God bless.) I know..' i'm a trial, yet you never Know why people like myself do? That we are unaware of..? Me Included (up to a point') i just Keep telling myself they must be worth the effort.' J. Summers February 12, 2023 at 6:40 AM Sorry I missed this. Thanks for reading and the comments. John

FJ Thomas February 1, 2023 at 3:11 PM They no more use words over words, have not for a long time. Everything, no matter how miniscule, must be handled with violence. Powerful J J. Summers February 3, 2023 at 1:32 PM Thanks for reading FJ. It’s getting harder all the time to reason with anyone. John

Andrew John January 31, 2023 at 2:22 AM Words over words are so frequent, so well expressed here, JS, and thank you for sharing it with us. J. Summers January 31, 2023 at 2:40 PM Thanks very much for stopping to read and comment. It is appreciated. John