Friday, March 11, 2016

The Reflection of Shadows: Be Careful

The Reflection of Shadows
A collection of moments
Society6

Be Careful

Be careful with the words you say-
They might just change a life,
The connotation of your phrasing
Cuts deeper than a knife.

If I hadn’t known that death was sad
I wouldn’t mourn them now,
Instead I’d smile, look up awhile
To see them in the clouds.

If fat and thin weren’t bad or good,
If they were just the same,
I’d never sigh at my jean size
Or bow my head in shame.

If equal meant what equal should
In love and sex and race,
Then no more tears from war or fears
Would drop on fresh dug graves.

Be careful with the words you say-
They might just change a life,
One word can scar, can burn, can change
The truth in someone's eyes.



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