Words.
We’re afraid of them.
True.
They can be cruel.
Flung.
In anger and hate.
Without.
Understanding their power.
Words.
We’re so cautious.
Carefully
Afraid to say truths.
Rationing.
Economizing words.
Minimum.
Like we’ll run out.
Words.
Give description, solace.
Comfort.
Keys to heart doors.
Opening.
Heart eyes to beauty.
Lift.
A soul beyond misery.
Words.
Let me speak, write.
Tell.
Show you cobalt blue.
Paint.
Heartache and red lipstick.
Reveal.
Mysteries beneath surfaces.
Words.
Stop being afraid.
Truth.
Must be shown eventually.
Softly.
Spoken even ugliness subsides.
Never.
Underestimate their strength.
Words.
It is by The Word.
Hunger.
Is awaken for God.
Seasoned.
With the Holy Spirit.
Words.
Comprise God’s message to us.
          d.f.a.v.
—Donna