just as wind and rain are heard
thoughts and emotions are stirred
eventually erupting like a freed bird
they gain life from our word
once those words are voiced
they can be dry or moist
they will bless or curse
don’t make it worse!
dVerse, 44 words, voice, De
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Indeed..words are powerful. We should always use them for good…or if we don’t in the heat of frustration or anger at least apologize.
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That voice is important, so utmost care is needed.
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well said Kate! words have weight and value
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My wife and I are teetering on a precipice of separation… hard to judge whether to choose dry or moist words in any situation. Seems when I try to speak freely, like that bird, I seem to make it worse. Life is a puzzle. Thank you for this. Touching for the touched. 😉
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sorry Lorna .. it’s a tough time and I’m sure none of it’s easy … hard to find the right words for each other as your friends and family will struggle to renegotiate relationships …
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Effectively – and economically – offered, Kate, in just few bracing, well-chosen lines.
Speaking, in common with our other actions, exacerbates or soothes, depending on our intent.
Just like an open hand can bring a slap in the face, or a gentle caress. The tongue can be unimaginably powerful, both for good and…not. “You got a license for that thing?”
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I think you need a new title: POD – Poem on Demand. You are so clever.
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True that and words once spoken can never be taken aback. Such a lovely bird, Kate. Beautiful poem.
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Welcome always dear Kate. Kate I published my poetry book in India and with the blessings of my beloved Meher Baba have sold quite a few copies just felt like telling you this good news. Thanks to all of you’ll too for always encouraging me.
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I am so pleased for you Kamal … your poetry is exceptional but then so too are your stories! I would love to see you post more poems on your blog. So not surprised they have sold so well ❤
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What a lovely handsome bird!
And, yes, we need to be deliberate and careful with our words!
Amazing, important poem, Kate! How wonderful to know we can help people each day with our words!
HUGS!!! 🙂
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a kind word or a warm smile go a long way to brightening someone’s day 🙂
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I agree with Paul.
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Yes, words have meaning, beware how we employ them, great message.
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I love the idea of words being dry or moist – which type can help or hinder depending on the situation. Wonderful response to the prompt!
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so much truth in so few words! very well written Kate! 🙂
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The freed bird made me think of the poem by Maya Angelou
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Well done, Kate, a great poem.
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What a fun little piece. Rhyme works well for you here.
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Enjoyed the perspective of this Kate, words can lift up or tear down. Strong, and thanks for sharing your voice. Well written!
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Words striking a deep resonating cord 🙂
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they do indeed and we have no idea of how deep they cut!
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And too how soothing and deep they can heal…
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Words and emotions can be used for good or bad. Great post
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Thoughts and emotions do gain life from our words. This is the way to give voice to what we believe!
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I love the image of the freed bird.
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Oh, how true! Our words can lift someone up or hurt them deeply. And once the words are spoken, we can apologize, but we cannot take the words back.
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