Taste Your Words
"You must taste your words before you speak"
She said, with the sweetest smile
Always consider the feelings of those around you
Let them rest on your tongue awhile
Do not be so quick to claim your bitter offenses
When others behave annoyingly
The truth is, you may be being too sensitive
She said, looking straight at me
There are some who are forceful and opinionated
With powerfully strong personalities
Do not ever let them mistreat you, protect yourself
Using your wisdom of tact, gracefully
Some will walk the line between being assertive
And overstepping their bounds
If you will deal with them using your softest nature
The rewards you reap are better, I've found
Copyright *Neva Flores @2010
*For Linda
"You must taste your words before you speak"
She said, with the sweetest smile
Always consider the feelings of those around you
Let them rest on your tongue awhile
Do not be so quick to claim your bitter offenses
When others behave annoyingly
The truth is, you may be being too sensitive
She said, looking straight at me
There are some who are forceful and opinionated
With powerfully strong personalities
Do not ever let them mistreat you, protect yourself
Using your wisdom of tact, gracefully
Some will walk the line between being assertive
And overstepping their bounds
If you will deal with them using your softest nature
The rewards you reap are better, I've found
Copyright *Neva Flores @2010
*For Linda
15 comments:
So true...Words can be very powerful whether cruel or kind.
It's so beautiful "You must taste your words before you speak"...
so true, can hurt the people we love and regret bitterly.. Thank you for this poem Neva... x.x.
Think, before you speak.
Question, before you act.
Different forms for different people...and the power of words is undeniable. We must take care.
Beautiful piece!
You poem true and such lyrics! Lovely ...
Wow! Neva, this is very good life related poem. Great work poetess!
There is lots of psychological
attributes in your words. Lots of truth too. Keep writing, your poetry shine!
Best wishes~Zuzanna
Wise words written in a wonderful way...sorry for the alliteration, but it's how the thought formed :) A well done little nugget of wisdom.
So much truth in this!
I agree, think before you speak...this one touched me my friend x
Amen to these wise words!
apt hints...
If only we all lived this way - what harmony! Great write!
Very Taoist, in the context of western poetry... thanks.
Such wise words, in such a beautiful piece of poetry.
I like the idea of 'tasting' your words before you speak them.
Indeed, we often run thoughts over our mental palate, making sure they're just right.
(Other times we just spit them out)
the tongue is indeed a fire - use it with care
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