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This morning,
A month-long celebration of words begins.
We'll be sharing "slices,"
Small "bites" filled with the words,
Sweetness, sadness,
Sweetness, sadness,
Joys, hopes,
Images and sounds of life.
Images and sounds of life.
This week,
I have been reminded,
Again, and again,
Of the impact and influence of words,
Spoken, written.
Spoken, written.
We use them from our earliest of days,
Learning that words can make others happy,
Fulfill our wants and needs,
Learning that words are powerful,
Sharing thoughts, messages and ideas.
Words can be devastating,
Taking our breath away,
The wind out of our sails,
Leaving us bereft, distraught,
Saddened,
Not sure of what to say.
Words can change the course,
Of history, of lives, of love,
Taking our breath away,
Filling us with anticipation,
Joy.
Today,
This week,
I celebrate
The potential of words
To do more good than harm
To heal, provide hope.
25 comments:
A beautiful, thoughtful, powerful way to start Slice of Life. Words do indeed have power and how we use our words is important.
Kevin
Love this tribute to the power of words. So true. I especially love the line about words taking our breath away. Very powerful!
This is beautiful, Anita!
The pen is, indeed,
mightier than the sword.
rallies troops,
tends the wounded,
and writes the terms of peace.
Yes! Beautifully written! Let's get these good words on the pages now!
Great poem to start off the slicing month. Ah- the power of words,both written and spoken!
Yes, beautiful indeed. Great poem about the power of words.
So beautiful!! Words are powerful! This post reminds me of the character of Felicity in A Snicker of Magic. If you haven't read it, you should. She's a word collector and...well, read it!!!
I shared thought similar to this with one of my classes yesterday. I heard lots of complaining and a few mean comments during a game they were playing. I reminded them that every time you open your mouth...you have a choice in the words you choose.
Thanks for another reminder!!! I always love reading your posts, Anita!
So succinct and absolutely perfect choice of words for this month of words. Well done Anita!
Anita,
This slice is a wonderful reminder of the power our words hold. Beatiful job of poetically arranging their story...
A lovely poem to start off a lovely month of words. The power of words to both raise up or devastate is indeed amazing. Cheers!
Anita, what a beautiful piece to remind us of the power of words. Something to celebrate indeed. Thank you.
Love the way you concluded - your post is a testament to the power of words, Anita. Happy first day of slicing!
This is a beautiful poem, Anita. I loved how you spoke of how words can be healing or hurtful. Reminds me of Peter H. Reynolds picture book "Ish". I am inspired by your participation in the Slice of Life challenge and shall be following your posts. Thank you for sharing!
Ours words are our very essence. They make us who we are. I loved your poem so much.
Always a pleasure to read "your" words, Anita, and this poem is a wonderful start to the SOLC month. Thank you for the inspiration for us on this beginning day!
A great first-day-of-the-challenge post. Words can be good and bad - so glad you ended with these positive thoughts: "To do more good than harm, To heal, provide hope." Your words are always inspiring to me.
I celebrate
The potential of words
To do more good than harm
To heal, provide hope.
What a great thought for the start of our challenge!
Wow. Like everyone else, I am struck by this poem. What a great start to the slice challenge
I love this post. I just had a talk with my 4 year old about the power of words. Beautiful post
A beautiful poem to kick off a wonderful month of sharing our words and writing together, thank you.
What a perfect way to start this month of slicing! A tribute to the power of words and their ability to "take our breath away...to heal, provide hope." Thanks so much for sharing you lovely poem.
Oh my gosh, this is a beautiful post that celebrates the power of words.
What a beautiful way to show the power that words have. This is a great reminder of the power we have to make a difference in a positive way. I'm inspired!
love this stanza:
Words can change the course,
Of history, of lives, of love,
Taking our breath away,
Filling us with anticipation,
Joy.
powerfully great piece, Anita! xo
Anita -- beautiful! Your poem made my little lexiphile self want to backflip across a gym floor and rally every student around the power all our words - written and spoken - possess. Excited to slice with you. Hooray for March! b
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