Bev Martin
Before You Speak.
By Beverly Martin.
Sticks and stones will break my bones
But words will never hurt me
In days gone by I’ve heard these words
No truth to this there could be
The power of words is real you see
Just ask a person haunted
By nasty words from untold mouth’s
A lifetime hurt and taunted
Before you speak be conscious
Of words you choose to say
These words you may not give much thought
Could be received forever and a day
Don’t use words fuelled by anger
These words you can’t take back
Like venom from a lethal snake
No poison will they lack
The depths of scars not always
Dependant on a blade
As words cut deep as daggers
Wounds of the soul are made
Cruel words are often weapons
Used to cause great pain
For this I never see just cause
In hurting others, what’s to gain?
And what about the words
Our inner voices say
The silent voices never heard
Always kind? No way!!!
I do not mean the words
With hindsight on your mind
Rehearsed to death but never said
As time will not unwind
Our inner voice is noisy
Talks way too much at times
It often steals our happy sleep
With riddles and with rhymes
So why I ask you kindly
Do we allow ourselves to hear
Such awful insults in our minds
The way out must be clear
The only way to conquer
The self talk walk of shame
Is bring back self awareness
Seek love instead of blame
To hear you must first listen
Be strong, don’t run and hide
Your self talk is yet a battle
You shall conquer and divide
Before you speak be conscious
Especially to yourself
Your inner voice is loud and strong
It won’t be left upon a shelf
Instead of being impatient, sometimes even cruel
Remind yourself you’re doing great, stop feeling like a fool
The words you choose will always be carved into your heart
So feed your soul, be kind and brave, let the self love start