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An Ode To Words

January 23, 2010
By diamondsontheinside BRONZE, Southbury, Connecticut
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Thoughts are mere musings, articulations of the heart
till they’re spread on a page, preconceived to impart
emotions and grievances, desires and dreams
Words are the stitches that unite the seams
of one’s ruminations and reflections through time
“Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind”

They seep from my mind, flood onto the page
A rapid of eloquence true to engage
Words are chameleons, adjust to achieve
a different effect each time that they breathe
their life onto trees once vacant and void
Though words in excess are inclined to be cloyed

They stab with the power of a thousand knives
Then bestow a heart wings and urge it to fly
They’re red when they burn then fade blue as ice
Words birth love, hatred with sentiments lofty and concise
Words have the power to conquer, yes waves they can part
Undeniable is their quintessence of invisible art

© Jenn T., Dover, NH

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Z-Saber said...
on Feb. 3 2010 at 9:39 am
Z-Saber, Parksburge, Pennsylvania
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words ae probably the biggest wepon we have.
rasmak BRONZE said...
on Feb. 3 2010 at 9:35 am
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Well done, it has meaning and is enjoyable to read as well. I'm impressed!
ChicaHUHH?! SILVER said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:19 am
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You're so right. Words could be daggers through someones heart or the key to love. They're meaningful, and in my opinion actions really don't speak louder than words. Great poem, keep it up.
kelseym26 BRONZE said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:15 am
kelseym26 BRONZE, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
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I loved the way this was written. While reading this, it really made me think about things. This was awesome! You should deffinately continue writing!
freeze56 said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:15 am
freeze56, Gap, Pennsylvania
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This poem is put together very well and i really like it.
bayard SILVER said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:15 am
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this is awesome kind of complicated though. I geuss you really do like words. here in pennsyltucky, we ain't fond of using werds.
bootzie-bday SILVER said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:12 am
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This is a really good poem, I just don't quite understand every word, [ that's IRONIC (; ]. The meaning is really cool how words really can cut like knifes or be kind. This is interesting, and I give props to the author. :)
Silverwolf14 SILVER said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:12 am
Silverwolf14 SILVER, Cochranville, Pennsylvania
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Great description of the uses of words. Good poem.
McFerry24 GOLD said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:11 am
McFerry24 GOLD, West Chester, New York
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Verry interesting!!! You really made me think. This is a really good piece! Well done.
cmanning21 BRONZE said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:10 am
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Wow, this poem is unbelievable! I really enjoy it! This poem is really meaningful and true. It makes you think of words in a different way. Good job with this! =)
DalekJast BRONZE said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:10 am
DalekJast BRONZE, Cochranville, Pennsylvania
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Fantastic poem! I really do think that is true: Words count!
crswimfreak50 BRONZE said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:10 am
crswimfreak50 BRONZE, Cochranville, Pennsylvania
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This is a very true poem and i enjoyed it. Words are very powerful and you got that and put it into an ode. Very well written and very enjoyable.
horsefreak13 GOLD said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:08 am
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I love this! Its amazing what words can do:)good job
JohnSheridan4 SILVER said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:08 am
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This poem shows that the saying stick and stones can break my bones but words will never hurt me is not true at all. Great job!
Christalina_Stuart SILVER said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:07 am
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I loved this Ode to Words. It was interesting to read and easy to comprehend. I liked that this is true in many ways. Keep on writing!
stopper19 SILVER said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:06 am
stopper19 SILVER, Gap, Pennsylvania
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This was a great poem. The words you used made the poem very intersting and your message was great. Keep on writing!
Happy2lV3Hate GOLD said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:05 am
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I really did not understand your poem well. It seems that you are focused, but it is well in mind. Sorry, I am just not that much impressed.
fishie5 SILVER said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:04 am
fishie5 SILVER, Christiana, Pennsylvania
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Your words are mesmerizing. Your rhymes are seemless and wonderful. People will really be able to relate to your words. Excellent job!
AngryGopher BRONZE said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:04 am
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Words tell me things. They tell me to kill!
Sarabi_The_Great BRONZE said...
on Feb. 2 2010 at 8:04 am
Sarabi_The_Great BRONZE, Atglen, Pennsylvania
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I love it! Amazingly well done! Great metaphors! I just want to keep reading!