Words by Markus Fleischmann

By Raja's Insight on May 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

Many times

Have words cut deep

Wounding my heart

Slicing my self-esteem

Often words have been

Murderous

Spoken with ignorance

Words describe

What is in need

What is seen

They are reasons for tears

Explanation of fears

Words ignite like fire

Spin webs of liars

Spoken soft with desire

Spoken in trust

Buried with dust

Words can heal

But also steal

They can be warm

Cold or strong

A word spoken

A word written

No matter the creed

It is not forbidden

Words can be enlightening

Words can be inspiring

Fighting and biting

Productive or destructive

My favorite are hers

Very seductive

Progressive not obsessive

Even in silence a word is heard

In a kiss from a heart

Unspoken in her eyes

Read in verse and rhymes

On her lips

Even by blind fingertips

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