Words are so powerful
They tell me about you
How you see the world
What you see in me
When you speak
Ill of others
Justified or not,
Gossip or libel
The focus is on
Their inadequacies
When you speak
Positive of others
When you could
Have done otherwise
You focus on your own
Needs for forgiveness and growth
What words are you speaking
Where is your focus
Is it on the gifts or inadequacies
Is it on damaging others or
Helping ourselves grow
Let’s shift our focus
Stop talking about others
Behind their backs
Find words of forgiveness
For self and others
Find words of inspiration and growth
For self and others
Focus on your focus