Words have power
to hurt or heal.
A cutting remark
we unpleasantly feel.
Words may stab
deep into the heart,
When spoken by
loved ones may tear us apart.
We don’t always
realize the harm that is done
By our words, and
should carefully choose each one.
Condemnation
should not be what others hear,
So why not speak
words of kindness and cheer?
It costs nothing
more yet can do so much good
To speak helpful
words the way that we should.
Life is more
pleasant when what is heard
Is a loving, gentle,
encouraging word.
© Connie Arnold
Inspirational Poetry of Joy and Peace
29 comments:
Beautiful. Words are powerful. They can uplift someone or tear down. They can bless and they can curse. So glad you are still writing my friend. Blessings and love you bunches :-)
Thank you, Valerie. That is so true. Blessings and love to you too, my friend!
This is so beautiful and true. I'm enjoying you book so much. I start my day reading it each morning. It has brought me so many Blessings. I love your beautiful verses. Blessings and love, Susie
Hi Connie, this is beautiful...and very true. Thank you so much for sharing, your blog is an inspiration!
Thank you, Susie. I am thankful you are enjoying my book, as I am yours as well! Blessings and love to you also.
Linda, thank you for your kind words, and I am happy you find my blog inspiring. Blessings to you!
So true, Connie, & beautifully written. Your words uplift and inspire and are always a great blessing. May we always be mindful of the power of the tongue.
Love in Christ,
Laurie
Thank you for the reminder. Words that we speak are really important. God said that life and death is in the power of the tongue.
have a nice day Connie:)
Thank you for the reminder. We must be really be careful of the words we speak. Life and death are in the power of the tongue.
God bless you dear:)
Thank you, Laurie. That is my hope that God will inspire through my words! Love and blessings to you.
Joy, thank you for coming by and commenting. Yes, we must be careful about the words we speak. Hope you have a blessed weekend!
Well said, Connie. This is so true. Hope you have a nice weekend!
Lovely poem and lovely sentiment. Words definitely have power. Yours are beautiful.
Thank you, Daisy. Hope you have a lovely weekend also!
Lisa, I appreciate your kind comment. Have a wonderful weekend!
so true so true so true. Words are incredibly powerful. I always think of death and life are in the words of the tongue...happy weekend Connie...have a great one....you inspire
Very beautiful said Connie. Words can be quickly said but they can linger for a lifetime.
Awwww this is so true. How wonderful!
Words have such power!! Take care
x
Kitty, yes words do have power. Thank you for coming by and for your words of comment!
Thank you, Wanda, that is so true. Have a great weekend!
Thank you, Sarah. Happy weekend and blessings to you!
beautifully written Connie and a delight to read! thank you! :)
So glad you enjoyed it, Hope. Thank you!
I try t remember this, words are so good or hurting....like this poem
So true, Kim. Thanks for stopping by!
Such a good and truthful poem.
it fits perfectly with the scripture that I was studying this morning...Our words we choose are important when we speak with God as well:
Do not be quick with your mouth
do not be hasty in your heart
to utter anything before God.
God is in heaven
and you are on earth,
so let your words be few.
As a dream comes when there are many cares,
so the speech of a fool when there are many words. (Eccl.5:2-3)
Blessings and love~ Lisa
Lisa, thank you for sharing the scripture. The poem does fit well with it. So true that we need to be careful of our words when speaking with God!
How beautiful! Definitely something we should keep in mind. Spreading kindness is so important! :)
Jess
Thank you, Jess. Kindness is important and something we should always try to do!
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