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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

Date: 8/29/2023 5:30:00 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
Date: 8/30/2023 2:15:00 PM

Thanks so much. I never heard the “misunderstanding” quote before but it sure makes sense. John

Jim Slaughter

Date: 2/19/2023 10:30:00 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

Date: 2/12/2023 9:09:00 AM

A lovely poem, John. It indicates the right way to disagree. Thank you for sharing.

J. Summers
Date: 2/12/2023 10:47:00 AM

Thank you Evelyn. Your time and comments are appreciated. John

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 2/6/2023 5:07:00 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
Date: 6/8/2023 10:09:00 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
Date: 2/12/2023 6:40:00 AM

Sorry I missed this. Thanks for reading and the comments. John

Fj Thomas

Date: 2/1/2023 3:11:00 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
Date: 2/3/2023 1:32:00 PM

Thanks for reading FJ. It’s getting harder all the time to reason with anyone. John

Andrew John

Date: 1/31/2023 2:22:00 AM

Words over words are so frequent, so well expressed here, JS, and thank you for sharing it with us.

J. Summers
Date: 1/31/2023 2:40:00 PM

Thanks very much for stopping to read and comment. It is appreciated. John