This piece spoke to me in ways that I can’t fully convey.I guard closely the personal that is left of my “personal life”.
The stanza:
“Tread lightly all ye of the wicked forked tongue
Speak not of those less fortunate without knowing
Ignorance is only bliss to the blissful idiot
And an idiots words can cause cities to burn
Is the one that has perfectly captured how I feel about a specific situation that seems without end.
And so sharing these wise words…
Walk a mile in the shoes of the helpless
Feel how it feels to carry their burdens
Drag the heaviest realities to the waters edge
And watch them sink like a stone into the depths
Opinions formed through sheer ignorance
Can make a chip on the shoulder unbearable
Causing bricks and mortar to crumble away
Leaving only an unfeeling heart laid bare
Cast not the first stone of dismissive arrogance
As it will do more damage than ever imaginable
Casual remarks blister and burn when left unchecked
Leaving the truly innocent to beg the question “why”?
Tread lightly all ye of the wicked forked tongue
Speak not of those less fortunate without knowing
Ignorance is only bliss to the blissful idiot
And an idiots words can cause cities to burn
Words of shameful taunting or cruel intent
I pray shall never find my lips unguarded
I have seen the light cast by those less…
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Very thought provoking and so true. If people would turn that tongue inwards instead of others then perhaps they would see what it is like. Be well.
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My thoughts exactly. Thank you and take care. K~xx
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