Words

Words
Once spoken
Have a life of their own

Some words make history
Some are destined to change the future
Some words live forever
Some die almost as soon as they are born

As we breathe life
Into our words
Knowingly or unknowingly
We hope for the best

And yet sometimes
What we have spawned
Out of anger or pain
Is what we fear the most

For we create monsters
Who live an unnatural life
Turning dreams into nightmares
Leaving a trail of sadness

Some words cut deep
Some are the balm which can heal wounds
Some words echo truth
Some should never ever have been spoken

Words
Once spoken
Have a life of their own