Unfeigned

take it is a lesson or don't

Strange and calm

I like it when the print is small

I have to squint,

But at least it all fits on one page.

Excess words are like a bug under my skin,

Crawling through my arms like an unshakable shiver

And I stare with eyes half closed, knowing she’ll find her way out

When the time is right.

Sometimes leaving the room isn’t an option.

Words should be cradled.

My mother always told me, never write something down if you don’t want it floating

out there in the universe.

Words are power.

Power is noxious.

Cradled with a careful hand and a warmed heart,

We must hold no animus when speaking.

Words are power

Power is prestigious,

Rude, ill-humored, restless.

Words are like milk,

Like an aloe plant on crippled skin.

They are a bullet

And a knife

They are a glass of wine and a woolen blanket.

My grandmother always told me a lady must be graceful with her words

But not everyone knows how to make their words reflect the goodness of their minds.

Not everyone can recognize a moment when a word should stay a thought.

Not anyone is as careful as they should be,

Not everyone’s unfeigned.

And sometimes, words, altogether are not needed.

Sometimes a glance will do the trick.

Sometimes I like it better that way.

Words are

much too big a hassle, anyway.

Reviews

[Hailey Juliet]

I love this, the way you demonstrate the power and value of words throughout the poem is very lucid and well thought out. The conclusion is what gets me though, I totally agree with the sentiment that words are sometimes not necessary and sometimes insufficient to describe something. There are things in this world that speak louder than words, but ironically, it is your words here that demonstrate this. Very interesting dynamic happening here. Very nice piece!
Hailey JJ

[Pete]

This is most excellent. Words can indeed be very dangerous so we must choose them carefully & sometimes it is better to not say anything as you so elegantly point out. Awesome job. Great write!

[Alisa]

thank you Pete, I'm glad you enjoyed it !