Swordsmanship and First Aid

By Rhiannonw

Thu, 18 May 2023
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Carelessly wielding words
recklessly,
unaware, and don’t care
to whom or where
a thrust may cut and pierce
hurt,
spark anger fierce:

or a tongue that’s trained,
restrained
under good control, well reined
can be soothing, healing, wise
edifyingly advise,
though sometimes may cause temporary pain
but winsomely explain, 
careful, loving,
and from self-righteousness refrain.

'Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.' Proverbs (Bible book) 12:18

[IP: pick an idiom, adage or proverb and base a story or poem on it.]

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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You did well with this poem Rhiannon. Words can either be cutting or soothing, or well meant words can sometimes come out the wrong way. 

Great idea for the I.P.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. We all need to think and pray about 'handling' our tongues,  and apologise when they get carried away thoughtlessly! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

"...but winsomely explain.." You don't see the word "winsomely" used much these days. I like the razor sharp way you have linked your poem to the proverb, Rhiannon. "Carelessly wielding words recklessly.." Yes, a lovely rhythm to the whole thing and, of course, a meaningful message. Paul 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Paul. There is someone I often think of when I use or see that word 'winsome' and of how well he was able to mention hard things without causing any offence, or anger. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhainnon

How very true and worth being reminded of.  The odd word meant in a different context can really upset someone close, and you can never make it unsaid.

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thanks, Jean. But if it is truly regretted, though hasty, it can usually be followed up, and one's character understood as not uncaring. But we need to be sensitive, and try to think first!

Hope you are getting on reasonably and restfully, Rhiannon