Richard Palmer Poet Verse

Words,Words,Your Lips

Traveling on this street called life,
Be sensible,be conscious,be wise,
Think,think before you open your mouth,
Don't be lead by your tongue,
but by your ever thinking mind,
We are now in the days,when the words
from your lips,defileth your body, 
When scandals and rumors are the order
of the day,
When people in high places are torn down,
not by their works, but by their words,
When people in small places are suffering,
Because of the words of those who govern them,
When family and friends are divided not by choice,
But by nosey neighbors, who won't keep their big mouth shut,
Are you going to say something,STOP,THINK,
Will my words be positive,
Will my words make things better or worst,
Build an enemy or build a friend, 
Cause someone to live a little longer or will
this be their end,
Don't open your mouth,until you are sure,
Take your time,think it through,
Now you can open your lips and make POSITIVE WORDS unfold...

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Nontando Sibanda May 8, 2014 at 5:47 AM True something i can relate to, great work sir Richard Palmer May 8, 2014 at 2:59 PM thanks Nantando,read a few more,enjoy,be blessed

Richard Lamoureux March 29, 2014 at 9:58 AM I enjoyed rereading this one Richard. Richard Palmer May 8, 2014 at 2:57 PM thank you Richard,keep coming back far more

Kori Wright April 10, 2013 at 10:40 AM I love the message a very powerful poem good job executing positive thinking.8rh Richard Palmer April 10, 2013 at 3:03 PM thanks Kori,positive thinking is what the world needs,oxox

Vesna Kovrlija January 10, 2013 at 2:56 AM Great write and so true Richard Palmer January 10, 2013 at 4:42 AM thank you Vesna

Shnkimmel Clarke December 8, 2012 at 12:11 PM very good, very true Richard Palmer December 8, 2012 at 4:26 PM thanks Kim,it is

Cecilia Macfarlane November 29, 2012 at 9:25 AM Words are so powerful, can lift the spirits of another or crush them....love how you think, well said! Wonderful write. Hugs Richard Palmer November 29, 2012 at 11:22 AM thanks Cecilia

Susan O'Reilly November 27, 2012 at 10:52 AM great poem with a gr8 message much enjoyed Richard cheers x Richard Palmer November 29, 2012 at 5:25 AM thank you Susan,happy you did

Matthew Anish November 22, 2012 at 8:40 PM "Loose lips sink ships" Nice didiatic poem here! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Richard Palmer November 24, 2012 at 10:44 AM thanks Matthew

Elizabeth Wesley November 8, 2012 at 9:22 PM It makes all the difference when people are kind. With so much of life becoming a frustration, we surely need some advice like this! :) Richard Palmer November 9, 2012 at 11:18 AM thanks Elizabeth,we do lol

Christopher Flaherty November 8, 2012 at 1:52 PM Evening Richard Thanks for reading my poem and good advice. Your poetry reads like a man who cares about real life situations and real people. A common noble man commendable. Cheers Chris Richard Palmer November 9, 2012 at 11:17 AM thank you very much Chris

Katherine Braithwaite November 7, 2012 at 7:00 AM Very moving and a good way to pass on very wise advice,Richard Richard Palmer November 7, 2012 at 7:42 AM thanks much Katherine

Vicky Tsiluma November 3, 2012 at 1:33 AM It's almost frightening to think that words hold the power of life and death (think of all the abortions that happen because of the single word 'yes'). That having been said, we should all strive to guard the delivery of our words. Very well written piece Richard! Much needed message! Richard Palmer November 7, 2012 at 6:02 AM thanks Vicky,love your comment

Richard Lamoureux October 31, 2012 at 12:19 PM This is very powerful my new friend. Words can be a dagger to the heart or they can have healing properties. You can tell a mans heart by the words that flow from his lips. Great job, words to live by. Richard Palmer October 31, 2012 at 12:36 PM thank you very much Richard hope I get some of the young persons on board lol

Joy Wellington October 29, 2012 at 10:37 PM Like the new look Rich! One love. Joy Wells Richard Palmer October 30, 2012 at 5:37 AM thanks Joy,one love with nuff oxox

Joy Wellington October 29, 2012 at 10:37 PM Like the new look Rich! One love. Joy Wells Richard Palmer October 30, 2012 at 5:38 AM so nice had to say it twice,lol lol lol,have a great day Joy

Izzy Gumbo October 29, 2012 at 5:42 AM this is brilliant Richard and as true as it gets... awesome writing and awesome to read you. ;) Richard Palmer October 30, 2012 at 5:36 AM thanks Izzy,keep going

Kathryn Collins October 27, 2012 at 8:11 PM Hi Richard - Just checking in to see if you're okay after the hurricane. I hope you are safe. It should be up here in Ct. in a day or two. peace, Kathy Richard Palmer October 30, 2012 at 5:36 AM I am Kathryn,thanks for your concern and be safe,oxox

Lucilla Carrillo October 27, 2012 at 4:42 PM Richard; these are words of advice. Thanks for sharing. Many blessings. Lucilla Richard Palmer October 30, 2012 at 5:34 AM thank you Lucilla

Mark Mcallister October 27, 2012 at 9:50 AM Way to use your anger. My favorite angry poem is The Rebel By Padriac Pearce. Easy to find online if you have not read it. Richard Palmer October 30, 2012 at 5:33 AM thank you Mark,ok gonna check it out

Vesna Kovrlija October 27, 2012 at 4:30 AM So beautiful and so true! Richard Palmer October 30, 2012 at 5:30 AM thanks much Vesna

Nette Onclaud October 27, 2012 at 1:46 AM a timely reminder and well penned too, richard.. if one has nothing good to say, he must keep quiet... defining words of wisdom for all ages!..) huggs Richard Palmer October 30, 2012 at 5:30 AM thanks Nette,they should lol,oxox

Annie Lander October 26, 2012 at 7:06 PM like the message Richard Palmer October 30, 2012 at 5:03 AM thanks much Annie

Shaz Cheesman October 25, 2012 at 9:25 PM Even the WORDS written have an impact :) like your poem......Good Poem Richard. Thinking throught the thoughts before the action....wise advice. Love that last line too! .....Shaz Richard Palmer October 30, 2012 at 5:03 AM thanks Shaz,oxox

Terry O'Leary October 25, 2012 at 3:37 PM Well it's certainly easy to have positive words about your wonderful poem... Terry Richard Palmer October 30, 2012 at 5:02 AM thank you Terry

Harry Horsman October 25, 2012 at 3:13 PM Hi Richard, this is powerful, and all the more because you are so right, awesome this is.... Richard Palmer October 30, 2012 at 5:01 AM thanks Harry

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