Words pierce like the blade of a knife
swift blows to the heart
slowly disembodied, destroying
unaware of our ultimatums and expectations
We build walls with our words
seeking to conquer and unknowingly divide
but words were gifted with a greater purpose
built on the foundations of love
a torn Berlin of understanding
Words to rebuild, strengthen, empower
Words to live, breathe, and feel
knives to feed, shelter, protect-
blunt with peace
used to carry the legacy of wisdom
(October 27, 2007)
