Saturday, August 21, 2010

Taste Your Words - August 21, 2010


 
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

15 comments:

Unknown said...

So true...Words can be very powerful whether cruel or kind.

ensemble5 said...

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.

Chris G. said...

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!

JamieDedes said...

You poem true and such lyrics! Lovely ...

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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.

BBB said...

So much truth in this!

Buttercup said...

I agree, think before you speak...this one touched me my friend x

Jonie said...

Amen to these wise words!

Jingle said...

apt hints...

Heather Mirassou said...

If only we all lived this way - what harmony! Great write!

zenabowli said...

Very Taoist, in the context of western poetry... thanks.

Kate Smedley said...

Such wise words, in such a beautiful piece of poetry.

Bubba said...

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)

revivor said...

the tongue is indeed a fire - use it with care