Words are my salvation as I drift
in the stream of the world.
Often soft and sometimes harsh,
my words come straight from the
heart, a heart that’s like a passing
cloud in the sky moving overhead,
continually in one direction so as
to eventually pass over.
Words never die, nor fear wrath
of the punishing wind. Forever
etched into memory, our words
possess the power to heal and
hurt.
And because it’s my heart that
tears, my words refuse to write
lest another’s heart is broken.
I write words rich with hope, a
bright promise of the days to
come, as distant stars magnify
the emotions which sought to
voice their faith on paper.
Words are my salvation as I drift
in the stream of the world.
Photo credits: Pinterest
Magaly invites us to write a poem about things which we believe that words
can do for us and others.
Posted on Sunday Mini-Challenge @ Real Toads
& Posted on the ‘Poetry Pantry’ @ Poets United
50 Responses
Love this piece, especially …..
And because it’s my heart that
tears, my words refuse to write
lest another’s heart is broken.
Thank you so much, Julian 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤
Salvation of words that is very healing to read Sanaa
Much💝love
Thank you so much, Gillena 😀 so good to see you ❤
much love…
Sanaa, this is one of the best things I’ve ever read by you. The words are true and sharp, strong enough to move the reader on their own, without any extraneous ornamentation. Good stuff!
Aww gosh!❤ Thank you so much, Rommy 😀 so glad you enjoyed it!❤
Your words make beautiful imagery and convey deep feeling.
Thank you so much, Rosemary 😀 so good to see you ❤
Blessed are the words that “possess the power to heal”…Really I wish to live near such words & your poems have plenty of them Sanaa.
Awww gosh!❤️ Thank you so much, Sumana ☺️ so glad you liked it!❤️
I know exactly what you mean about finding salvation in words. If I had no words, I would be a lost soul, drifting aimlessly through this world.
Definitely ☺️ thanks for stopping by, MMT ❤️
Because it is my heart… My favourite tag.
Words can be salvation in a reasonable world.
Thank you so much, Kerry ☺️ so glad you liked it!❤️
A wonderfully uplifting poem, words can be a road to salvation. They have saved me a time or two. The last two lines are superb.
Thank you so much, Truedessa 😀 so good to see you ❤
Thank you for the peace to my heart. Your words breathe true.
Thank you so much, Rose 😀 so glad you liked it ❤
Words should be exactly this… healing and showing the way to the future… love it.
Thank you so much, Bjorn 😀 so glad you liked it ❤
I admire that you use your words in such a way, careful not to hurt, and hoping to uplift.
Thank you so much, Sherry 🙂 so good to see you ❤
It is said, “In the beginning was the word.” As it is now, and always will be. The words belong to her.
🙂
Heart-birthed words are always the best… for everyone involved. The living blood makes them stronger, more real, nourishing… saviors. I love that your poem speaks of them as salvation, for I believe it’s true.
Thank you so much, Magaly 😊 so glad you liked it ❤
(and thank you for the lovely prompt)
Ah, the power of words well presented!
Thank you so much, Beverly 😊 so good to see you ❤
Great use of “Words”
❤
This is wonderful, Sanaa! I like the idea of words being one’s salvation. Indeed, sometimes it does seem so. Words will never fail us.
Thank you so much, Mary 😊 so glad you liked it ❤
A brilliant articulation of the powerful – and complicated – relationship between words and feelings. A fabulous piece of writing, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Wendy 😊 so glad you enjoyed it ❤
What an awesome feel this poem has Sanaa. How the Earth’s elements influence us as they whisper in the wind or roar in the raging sea. So glad you are affected by them like me!
Thank you so much, Robin 😊 so good to see you ❤
Yes they can be cathartic sometimes… salvation indeed!
Definitely 😊 thanks for stopping by, Rajani ❤
Beautifully put – I am glad words are your salvation.
Thank you so much, Jae 😊 so glad you liked it ❤
The double edged sword. Healing or hurting. The power of words.
Definitely 🙂 thanks for stopping by, Rall ❤
Sanaa, your words lifted me to the place where your heart floats amongst the clouds😌
Awww gosh!❤ Thank you so much, Vivian 😀 so glad you liked it!❤
Words are our constant ally. I liked the sincerity of this poem, Sanaa. It explains “your words”
Thank you so much, Totomai 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤
lovely piece of writing. there is so much truth in what you said.
Aww!❤ Thank you so much, Cheong 😀 so glad you enjoyed it!❤
That last stanza says it all!
Thank you so much, Bekkie 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤