If ev’ry word burnt had power to sway
And ev’ry word said, the power to rile
How much of the world would learn ev’ry word?
Who’d stay to listen to words that were said?
For words writ down are just ink on paper
And ev’ry word uttered, wind pollutants
But for the words that touch somebody’s heart;
No flame in hell skews the strength of such words
© selma
Written for the prompt at Sadje’s Website for What do you see # 177, March 13th.
Thanks, Sadje. I’m happy to participate.
About words/love/soulmates:
“I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am
~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning
when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have
made of yourself, but for what you are making of me.
I love you for the part of me that you bring out.”
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I love every word! <3
Aww. Brighten my evening. Always. Thanks for your kind words, dear friend.
My heart sees your lovely heart. Xo
Wow! Such powerful poetry Selma. Thanks for joining in.
Sadje. Thanks for the prompt. Fun 👏
My pleasure
This is splendid, Selma. 🙂
Kit 💕 thanks.
Power of words…
Love this,Selma 🤍
Aww. Seeetness, thanks. Glad you liked.
Most welcome 🤍
love this provocative poem Selma.. so good! 💞
Glad you liked, Cindy. Blessings.
I so did and thanks a lot! ❣️ Blessings to you too! ❣️
Well-written poem with a powerful message, Selma! <3 I remember both compliments and rebukes from over 60 years ago as if they were spoken or read today. I cringe sometimes at having said a few things over my lifetime that I now regret.
They live forever, Cheryl. For sure they do! Thanks for reading. Blessings.
Oh wow!!!!!!! I could not agree more. Words have POWER!
Power— you better believe it. Thanks Belladonna. Blessings.
Yes! Blessings to you my friend!
Ooh! I love the power in your voice, Selma! Bravo!
Thanks for saying that, Punam. Blessed be.
You are so welcome.
Such wonderful pearls of wisdom, from both you and EBB! 🙂
Pleased me you think so. 👏
Beautiful words weaved into a lovely, poetic message! ❤️💖
Words have value when they entrap, yet words of love are stronger when they free us all.