Words, Words, Words, and More Words
Poem by: brucek
Reads: 609 | Likes: 0 | Shelves: 0 | Comments: 9
Words are a puzzle,
Words are the cure,
Words are contagious,
They wash sadness away.
Some words are dirty,
But that's what clean people say.
-
Words are illusions,
Words are the facts,
Words carry meaning,
Just as long as they're light.
Some words are heavy,
But I'm not sure if that's right.
-
Words misbehave,
Words follow rules,
Words are for thinkers,
Through our history of thought.
But be careful of words,
If you don't want to get caught.
-
Words are momentous,
Words carry tunes,
Words drip with beauty,
They're stunning and bright.
Words wallow in darkness,
Like I thought that they might.
-
Words keep their secrets,
Words sometimes lie,
Words give us laughter,
They cut deep to the quick.
Words are forgiveness,
When they're not making us sick.
-
Words test our patience,
Words help us relax,
Words work for lists,
They help us to shop.
Words are concise,
Then we spend 'till we drop.
-
Words are beginnings,
Words say farewell,
Words fill up the middle,
They're a wonder to read.
Words should be planted,
We can harvest their seeds,
Words grow like gardens,
Just have to pull out the weeds.
Submitted: August 17, 2015
© Copyright 2022 brucek. All rights reserved.
Comments
great peom
Mon, August 17th, 2015 5:13am
Author
Reply
thank you!
A fine, very-true poem, Bruce, I would also say words are weapons, in the hands of a dick!
Mon, August 17th, 2015 5:51pm
Author
Reply
certainly can be. thank goodness we don't fall into that category.
Mon, August 17th, 2015 8:59pm
Well done! The philosopher, the comedian, the poet. Your use of words is entertaining and thoughtful as usual!
Wed, August 26th, 2015 1:54pm
Author
Reply
Philosopher!!!??? Riiiiiight! Thanks Bob.
Wed, August 26th, 2015 6:33pm
One can never appreciate words enough. I love the message! The flow, rhythm, and humor really do it for me. Nicely done :)
Sun, August 30th, 2015 3:51pm
Author
Reply
thank you. they're amazing little critters, ain't they?
Sun, August 30th, 2015 9:29am
I deeply love this one, warmly SWEET, words are all that and this is just TERRIFIC!!
Sun, September 13th, 2015 11:55pm
Author
Reply
cool!! what a nice response!
Sun, September 13th, 2015 5:38pm
I logged on only to comment this as I was reading from springsun's screen:
"This is proper quality poetry. Be sure to include it in your next book."
Author
Reply
well, well, well! the mysterious Zin Dar makes his return! thanks for commenting. and take care of that girl of yours, she's a keeper.
Thu, September 24th, 2015 9:22pm
This is indeed wonderful! Easily a new favourite! In the hands of a master, words create beautiful things, like this poem. The rhythm seems almost whimsical, yet flows perfectly, even where it suddenly changes. The rhyme is also absolutely brilliant! What a neat idea to have second last and last line in pairs like that!
Bravo, Bruce! Bravo! :D
Author
Reply
as shucks ma'am! clearly you are perceptive beyond your years. he he!
Thu, September 24th, 2015 9:25pmFacebook Comments
More Poetry Poems
Promoted
Boosted Content from Other Authors
Book / Young Adult
Book / Other
Short Story / Thrillers
Short Story / Science Fiction
Boosted Content from Premium Members
Poem / Romance
Poem / Poetry
Book / Literary Fiction
Book / Romance
Other Content by brucek
Miscellaneous / Humor
Script / Humor
Miscellaneous / Humor
B Douglas Slack
How true, how true. We are born with words, we live by words, and hen we die, other words are spoken. If it weren't for words
Mon, August 17th, 2015 1:57amAuthor
Reply
yes, yes. it's what makes us human.
Mon, August 17th, 2015 12:15am