Words

The pen is mightier than the sword. Some words once spoken have the ability to destroy relationships, friendships and even blood ties.

Poisonous words have the tendency to seep through one’s blood stream and dwell quietly in a deep, dark, desolate corner of one’s heart. No apology no matter how sincere, and no good deeds, no matter how genuine, can obliterate the venom that has taken root in one’s heart.

And even if one chooses to forgive, one does not, or cannot, forget the words that caused one to hurt in the first place.

Which is why it is of the utmost importance to choose one’s words carefully, no matter how angry one is or no matter how dire the situation is. Because if one chooses to be careless with the words one utters, one must be prepared to forever live with the consequences.

There is a line to be drawn when it comes to speaking one’s mind. When one’s words are capable of inflicting harm on others, one should refrain from speaking those particular words. There are always other words that will also get the message through, albeit more subtly, thus causing less harm.

Once the line is crossed, there is no turning back. The damage is done. The poison is forever etched within the abyss of one’s heart. Sleeping. Lingering. But eternally present.