Seeds for Thought

Seeds for Thought

 

The sword is heavy.

 

And piercing sharp.

 

Stronger than rock,

It yields a mighty blow

To the foe

With each assault.

 

The bow and arrow

Are light and swift.

 

Silent war implement,

It yields a surprise attack

To front or back,

From a distance.

 

And yet,

Stronger than the sword,

Swifter than the arrow,

are words—

Among the most powerful

Of all weapons.

 

Words can tear and hurt

And cause pain and strife.

 

Words can heal and comfort

And sow peace in life.

 

Heed the wisdom, and

Use words with care.

 

Mattie J. T. Stepanek

Images compiled from Leo Reynolds Creative Commons Flickr

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