Words

Can peel away the skin of another

Exposing muscles, tendons

Leaving a stinging burn that does not easily heal


Words

Can divert attention away from the deficit

Of one's own inner resiliance. Spoken too soon.

Bringing into existence the unprepared and inadequately explained position. A lazily communicated heart.

Causing division

Misunderstanding




Words

Ease the pain of loneliness

Offering a much needed affirmation that this experience is not unique

That this problem can be dealt with

That someone cares enough to listen

And to speak

Words