Some can cut just like a sharp knife

Some can comfort just like a friendly arm around your shoulder

Yes, they have a definite power to hurt or to heal

And you alone have control over them

Only you can decide if they will work for good or for bad

They are your Words

The Words you speak

Your Words are powerful

Make no mistake about it

They are a strong force upon your family, friends, even casual acquaintances

Keep watch on your Words, for Words are wonderful things

They are sweet like the bee’s fresh honey

But like bees they have a sharp sting

Keep them back if they are cold and cruel, under bar and lock and seal

For the wounds they make, are always slow to heal

For once sharp Words have been let loose, there’s no calling them back

They have done their damage

Cruel Words have their power, but it’s the gentle Word, the caring Word, the loving Word that has far greater power

It’s such a big responsibility to guard our Words

But no one else can do it for us

It’s entirely up to each individual

                                        Earline Bean (RIP)

                             10-15-46 – 09-18-2005