Let our words be mindful of feelings, <br />For even when it is not our intention to hurt another, <br />Words may evoke feelings, unintended, <br />Or reopen wounds from the past. <br /> <br />Let our words be mindful of their power, <br />To elevate, inspire, love and lead; as well as, <br />To hurt, tear, poison and destroy the human spirit, <br />Once released, words spread the aroma of our spirit. <br /> <br />Heed this call, o community of, <br />Word writers, sharing your spirit, <br />Let your words not attack and wound, <br />Bring forth your light, to illuminate a world groping in the dark.<br /><br />Anita Atina<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/let-our-words-be-mindful/
