The Silent Ember

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 22:27 -- Nik727

Location

46774
United States
41° 4' 13.6344" N, 84° 57' 39.4056" W

The Silent Ember

Fire.
A single spark ignites the flame.

Words.
A single voice acts just the same.

Fire.
When controlled can bring joy,
if untended can destroy.

Words.
When positive can comfort the heart,
if negative can tear apart.

Fire.
Although it happens in a flash,
everything is consumed and turned to ash.

Words.
Slip from the mouth with no time to react,
once said-- cannot be taken back.

Fire.
The burns bring immense pain.
Scars-- forever remain.

Words.
The hurt caused may never heal,
forever changing the way one feels.

Fire-- Words.
On both keep a close, watchful eye,
and happiness will surely multiply.

Comments

Nik727

I wrote this poem after seeing some of the discrimination, cruelty, and harsh language used at school. I want to put an end to this in our world!

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