The Words Remain the Same
And So Do Their Effects
The words remain the same and so do their effects
When the recipient never sees the angles
Pythagoras may help in case it is complex
One can always add the luminance of candles
Words flow like a river or drip like a faucet
With the meaning intended becoming gratis
Sometimes if not often they must lead to cosset
Although deep inside they may finger a Rattus
Words can maim and kill especially with a gun
Dogs bark and may bite but words can result in war
Yet words can mesmerise and offer so much fun
Just imagine your pet dictator on the floor
Words like I love you are required for human life
Without such words any future is filled with strife
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Patrick M. Ohana
A medical writer who reads and writes fiction and some nonfiction, although the latter may appear at times like the former. Most of my pieces (over 2,200) are or will be available on Shakespeare's Shoes.
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This French expression, dating from the 15th century, evolved from two to four Thursdays. At the time, Thursday represented the children’s day of rest but also the fat day when one could eat at will in the religious sense. This ideal inspired dreams but was, of course, impossible. I wonder if it can be granted, after all.
By Patrick M. Ohana7 months ago in Poets
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Words can indeed result in war. Loved your poem!