Words still stuck,
inside my ears.
Where they snuck,
to strum my fears.
Plays old songs,
shift painful gears.
Lingers long,
stinging for years.
Words once said,
fail to erase.
Hurts the head,
but stays in place.
Fuels the brain,
taking up space,
causing strain,
as hearts retrace.
Words can heal,
and provide joy,
they reveal,
an inner voice.
Pick them well,
make a sound choice.
Let them tell,
stories with poise.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
You’re right. We ought to be careful in out choice of words whether in verbal or written communications. Words are powerful tools.
Absolutely , dear Lamittan. Thanks so much.💕
Yes. You’re much welcome. Always, dear 💖
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A gorgeously empowering write, dear Grace. You always elucidate pain and possibility in your writes so elegantly. Amazing. 💞
Thank you so much, dear Jeff. You are too kind. Truly appreciate your support.💕
You’re welcome, dear Grace. It’s entirely my pleasure. Always. 💞
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Words can build, destroy, nurture and harm
Words are more powerful than a burst dam
I completely agree. Thanks for sharing. You put it so well.💕
Excellent ❤
Thanks so much.💕
Welcome💕
Wise and carefully chosen words, Grace. Brilliantly done, as always!
Thanks so much.💕💕
Of course.
Such a wise words dear Grace. This is such an important message. Thanks my friend.
“Pick them well,
make a sound choice.”
I’m glad you liked it, Cindy. Thank you.💕🙏💕
always! 💖
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Well said Grace. Words should be said/used with care. They hurt as well as heal.
Thanks, Sadje. Love how you put it” hurt as well as heal”, so true.💕
You’re welcome my friend
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Such truth here. I still hear words from my childhood rattling around in my head now and then which still affect me today. Words can hold an uncanny power that can last a lifetime. You’re always spot-on with your poetry, Grace. 🙂
Absolutely , Mike. Words always echo. Thanks so much. Happy you liked it.💕
Such a beautiful & empowering poem…and crazy relatable to my own story…a wonderful message…on top, the immaculate flow ✨❤️💫
So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much, Navin.💕
You’re very welcome, Grace ✨❤️💫
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What a poem.
I paid attention to the choice and combination of words and the length of each line.
I could sense the dexterity of the poet in bending and blending her choice of words into a message that conveys her intended meanings and emotions.
This level of mastery over words comes from constant practice.
Well done, Grace!
Thanks so much, Benjamin. So nice of you to take your time with analyzing this piece.💕
You are welcome.
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We indeed must watch the words with which we address others. A message that needs a bigger platform to reach many people who badly need to hear this again and again.
Thanks so much, Benjamin.💕
Welcome, dear.
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Words are powerful, they can inspire or destroy. A beautiful poem with powerful words, Grace 😊💖
Thanks so much, my friend.💕
My pleasure, Grace 💖
Nice!
Thank you.💕
Oh how these words ring true! I enjoyed the intro, love the bars ❤
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.💕
Brilliant 👏👏👏
Thanks so much.💕