Words
Words once uttered can never be taken back.
Whether spoken, written in praise, jest or verbal attack.
Smear assault is a moral low and can remain unseen,
Nowadays most often read and shared on a computer screen.
Social media is all in vogue, group networks are oft the mode,
Where the influencer and writer post comments of their pose.
To opine or redirect, perhaps misguide or lead the sheep,
And agitate or stir, their agenda to keep.
Harmful deeds, influenced by words, once enacted can not be taken back,
Born out of malice or prejudice or other hidden source, it’s a character attack.
Unleashed upon our societies young and old, gender, color and race,
These blights on our citizens are all too common place.
Laws say this must not happen but in truth it is not so.
Enforcement lags and public education is slow,
Acceptance and tolerance afield in society is far from achieved,
Familiarity and inclusivity are affirmative actions very much in need,
Unwise words once written, can oft be wiped away,
Unwise words once spoken can never be changed.
Efforts to erase the harm ends up in vain,
The lingering hurt will forever remain.
About this poem
Words, we all use them every day to interact with fellow humans, animals, objects and sometimes to one’s self alone. We put words together as part of our language, these are used to express thoughts, ideas, opinions and so on. Sometimes those words are not so nice. Be considerate.
Written on January 28, 2022
Submitted by PolarPaddy on March 02, 2022
Modified on March 24, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | AABB XXCC AADD EEXX XXFF |
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Closest metre | Iambic heptameter |
Characters | 1,140 |
Words | 219 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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