Words
by Robyn Czereszko
You can’t taste them or smell them or stack them on a chair
You can’t weigh them or touch them or throw them in the air
But Words Are Powerful!
They can make you feel like you’re twenty feet tall
That nothing can stop you, no nothing at all
They can make you feel loved
They can make you feel brave
They can give you the courage to face a new day
That is what kind words can do.
But words that are cruel or snarky or rude
Or sneaky or spiteful or thoughtless or crude
These words make you feel unimportant and small
They can make you believe no one loves you at all
They can fill you with fear
They can fill you with pain
They can leave on your heart a dark, lingering stain.
So carefully think on the words that you speak
Choose words that bring hope; words that strengthen the weak
Your words have great power and now that you know
Use those words to fight darkness wherever you go!
About the Poet
Robyn Czereszko: I’m a lifelong Hoosier and have a BA and MA from Indiana University in English Literature and Applied Linguistics, respectively. I’m a follower of Jesus and a voracious reader who appreciates the life-changing power of words.
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