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Word Power
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The most beautiful things are those that madness prompts and reason writes.  ~André Gide, Journals, 1894

 

 

WORD POWER

 

A word will have a meaning

A word will  prompt a deed

A word will give impression

For words are meant to lead

 

A word  can base tradition

A word can shrink with shame

A word can launch true laughter

Or make the wild tamed

 

A word can sooth a sorrow

A word can cause a war

A word can prompt a caution

Unless the word's  ignored

 

A word can have more power

For words outlive their sound

One word can be immortal

If only written down

 

Pax

A

12/13/06

 

It;s all Greek t o me

Muuhaahaa

 

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 Reviews of "Word Power"
Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)
Reviewed on December 28, 2006
Powerful ...communicating much they can indeed kill or cure. Catching up with you is always a joy. Ty for this. Panda :)

Reviewed by Butch Howard (Reader)
Reviewed on December 17, 2006
You use the power of words as an artist uses paint and a brush to reflect the inner beauty of the poet. Outstanding write!
~Butch

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on December 16, 2006
And just think how many words are never spoken or written. I really enjoyed this, Anita.

Love & Light always and in all ways,
Joseph*

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on December 15, 2006
This is great, Anita. I read it earlier but didn't have time to comment then nearly forgot to do so now...sigh, they say the mind is the first thing to go...it ain't true!!! I love the way you can take such a simple thought and spin it into something that is so enlightening and profound. Simple excellence, way to go, girl!
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on December 15, 2006
Great quote. Great poem... do you think these words of mine will live on?? :)) Words are immortal, I think, whether written down or no... they live on in the soul to which they have been entrusted or fired. Truth lives here. TY K xx

Reviewed by Dove JoAnne Cromp (Reader)
Reviewed on December 15, 2006
Much wisdom here in this quill...

Reviewed by CJ Heck
Reviewed on December 15, 2006
Excellent poem, Anita, and all so true.
Love,
CJ

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on December 14, 2006
...and therefore we write...This is a muse worth keeping!
Love it!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on December 14, 2006
Words are more powerful than the sword. I don't know if Voltaire said that, but it's true. Great work. Victor

Reviewed by Ian Thorpe
Reviewed on December 14, 2006
Yeah, we forget the power of words but without language we would be nothing.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on December 14, 2006
Words are powerful...and some are deadly!!

Well written Sis!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed on December 14, 2006
Only a loose spark causes a forest fire. Eventually the flames are doused, and the spark that caused it has simply vanished. Not so a loose word! We do have to guard our tongue, pen in hand, and now also the 'Send' button.
Now, what was I about to say..?

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on December 14, 2006
This captures what the soul of all writers live with in all they do, it is a power that few are granted and must never be taken lightly.

Well done and well said Anita,
Fee

Reviewed by Lew Duffey
Reviewed on December 14, 2006
Great write. We must not underestimate the power of a war. It can cause great happiness or even greater sorrow. Gird thy tongue and speak not in anger. This is an A+ poem.
God Bless,
Lew

Reviewed on December 14, 2006
And me thinks you've got the power, indeed... because I've seen you master many a word. And how perfectly so!
This is brilliant! (and the Florilegium isn't too bad, either... LOL!)
Love & xoxox
Alexandra*

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on December 14, 2006
Words are powerful, they can help, encourage, inspire...but also hurt. This is a most powerful, inspirational and encouraging write...enjoyed it much.
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on December 13, 2006
i HAD A VERY Hard time understanding the text of your poem, but I understood the words in the book in the picture, for some odd reason...Ed

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on December 13, 2006
Very nice


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