Poem

WORDS

The pen they say, is mightier than a glistening sword. 
Cuts the soul down to the quick, with this I'm in accord. 

Putting pen to paper, with descriptive words in ink, 
Choose rhyming words of substance is, harder than you think. 

Words to me are very precious, so think before you say. 
Whether from the mouth or heart, some words won't fade away. 

Words can also heal you and build  up your self-esteem 
given praise and confidence, to keep their hopes and dreams. 

Words are said to lift one up, some words destroy or maim. 
those words cannot return, from whatever source they came. 

Take care in words your writing, place yourself within their shoes. 
Let discretion be your guiding star, in the words you choose to use!