Photo by Maxim Tajer on Unsplash
If I could burn my words
and throw their meaning to the flames,
Perhaps I'd cease the fire off
and water myself when the language blames.
-
A syllable crisp and dark,
more beautiful than cold ash
Means more to me than sound
or the clarity of a lightning flash.
-
Too dangerous to try to mend,
too permanent to dare mistake,
Far too much trusted upon it,
Far too much is at its stake.
-
How peaceful would life grow
without these mindful games.
How easy would hearts pump,
If my words would be in flames.
About the Creator
Rachel Steinmetz
Written expression is emotion at its peak; delve into it.
Keep reading
More stories from Rachel Steinmetz and writers in Poets and other communities.
Comments (3)
Wow, this poem really captures the weight words can carry and the peace that might come if we could just let them go! So powerful and thought-provoking!✨
Love how open you are with your emotions. Love how you express yourself in your words. Excellent poem.
This was so poignant yet so beautifully written. Loved your poem!