Nothing More than Ink.

Sentences are nothing more than words in line, 

marching like soldiers over pages into time.

Words are nothing more than letters in a row,

no spaces between them, no limits to where they go.

They can say what you want, they can speak what you like.

The only thing that controls them is the author's might.

Holding volumes of wisdom, they might yet be small.

Despite their shortcomings they grow ever tall.

They can spite, bite, say goodnight.

if given control then perhaps they might

show meanings and feelings even despite

the author's attempts to control the fight.

Heartbreak and laughter, wisdom and pride

all these feelings so bona fide. 

Much more than thoughts are swept away

in phrases that last for countless decades.

And so I end this poem of mine

with words that I hope will abide.

All us writers, great and small

have our own incredible call. 

If we wield our words like knifes

maybe we might relieve much strife.

But if at last our call is gone,

look and persuade others to fight on.

Reviews

[Amy R]

wow, this was a beautiful piece.
i love all the flows and rhymes of the poem!
very well penned!
keep it up..

[Not here]

always maam :) thanks for reading

[Amy R]

ur welcome :D

[Kim]

Amazing work, I love it!! Not only does it portray the power words and letters may have but also the beauty they hold.

[Not here]

thank you alot :)

[Confuser]

davidkummer7: Congratulations and so, so well deserved. Bravo!!! I loved every single word...It is so encouraging and uplifting; found myself smiling and thinking YES: what a great message to one and all.
Sentences are nothing more than words in line,
marching like soldiers over pages into time.
Words are nothing more than letters in a row,
no spaces between them, no limits to where they go.
Great writing: I love it!!! Dale

[Joe Silva]

Love it! Great poem! Congrats!!

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words are true. Read Dryden and he said the same things you did.
"If we wield our words like knifes
maybe we might relieve much strife.
But if at last our call is gone,
look and persuade others to fight on."
Good words can create change. Listen to the Edwin Starr song "War". Make you think and know reaction. I like your description of writing.
Coyote

[Deepika]

Amazing set of sentences, not merely constituting a group of words, but under complete control of the author's might, a fine write. enjoyed it :))

[Jamestown]

Fantastic write! At first I was wondering where this was going with the title
and then the opening, but as the piece began to take of if you will, it got
really interesting and then very good! The last stanza is
priceless! Thanks for sharing your amazing poetry and b-blessed!

[Riley Justine]

Another amazing piece here. Your poems are all beautiful. I love your writing!

[Ariana Omnomnom]

Nice poem. It reads like drinking water, very smoothly.

[Not here]

i like water

[Ariana Omnomnom]

Ew....
Lol

[Not here]

lol you dont like water? how can you not like water?

[Ariana Omnomnom]

Um...by prefering my liquids to be milk, tea, or like milk....or tea.

[Not here]

lol ok then. fair enough

[Ariana Omnomnom]

lol yeah..

[ashleymarie]

Your similes are on point....I enjoyed very much so!

[Cool Girl]

i totally agree :)