Lingual Legacy: The Power of Words
Alas, how oft doth speech, a simple tongue,
Bring forth such weighty consequences, more
Than sword or scepter e'er could ere have done!
The power of words, a wondrous gift to man,
Can heal or harm, bring joy or cause such strife,
A gentle breeze or tempest fierce and wan.
In every utterance, a choice we make,
To bless or curse, to lift or bring low down,
The impact of our words, a pathway stake,
For others' lives, with rippling waves do crown,
And oft doth shape the course of fate so true,
As potent as the strength of strongest sound.
Oft times, a hasty word doth cause such harm,
A fire kindled, spreading fast and wide,
A spark that grows, a conflagration warm,
And then the tongue, the fatal cause espied,
A weapon deadly, in its use untrue,
A wound that bleeds, beyond all time to hide.
But on the other hand, our words can bless,
A soothing balm, to comfort and to heal,
A gentle stream, a source of happiness,
A well-spoke word, a power so surreal,
That lifts the soul, and makes the spirit soar,
A gift most precious, forever to reveal.
Therefore, let us ponder, ere we speak,
The impact of our words, so swift and fleet,
And with discretion, let our tongues be meek,
For in the power of words, we must compete,
To use them wisely, lest we cause harm,
And lead ourselves and others to defeat.
So let us choose, with care and thought, our words,
And weigh the worth of each before we say,
For words have power, as our life record,
A testament to all that we convey,
A tale of life and death, of joy and pain,
Of all that we do, and all that we say.
The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XIV, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.
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Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
Thank you
About this poem
The poem emphasizes the immense power of words, both in their ability to heal or harm, and to shape the lives of others. The speaker cautions against using words carelessly or impulsively, as they can have long-lasting and far-reaching consequences. On the other hand, words spoken with care and wisdom can bring comfort, happiness, and inspiration. The poem urges us to be mindful of the impact of our words and to choose them wisely.
Written on November 06, 2022
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on February 06, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABXXXX CDCDEF GHXFEH XIXIBI JKJKGK XLXLXL X X AFE |
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 2,160 |
Words | 452 |
Stanzas | 9 |
Stanza Lengths | 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 1, 1, 3 |
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