The Power of Words

Every action we take, big or small,

Has the power to ripple and sprawl,

Our words and deeds, both good and bad,

Can make others happy or leave them sad.

A smile or kind word can brighten someone's day,

While a harsh remark can make them dismayed,

Our choices and actions, like stones in a pond,

Can create waves of kindness or leave scars that go beyond.

Even the tiniest thing can have a lasting effect,

Like a butterfly's wings that cause a storm to erect,

Our actions can inspire or cause others to dread,

They can build someone up or leave them feeling dead.

So let us be mindful of the ripples we create,

And strive to spread kindness instead of hate,

For the impact we have, is not ours alone,

It echoes through time and is forever shown.