Burnt Words

If I could burn my words

and throw their meaning to the flames,

Perhaps I'd cease the fire off

and water myself when the language blames.

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A syllable crisp and dark,

more beautiful than cold ash

Means more to me than sound

or the clarity of a lightning flash.

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Too dangerous to try to mend,

too permanent to dare mistake,

Far too much trusted upon it,

Far too much is at its stake.

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How peaceful would life grow

without these mindful games.

How easy would hearts pump,

If my words would be in flames.