Words


Words can be
Heinous, ruthless, skin-devouring butchers,
or...
Cheek-caressing, comfort-lending cradles of warmth
Spectres drifting in the ether
ever-present and awaiting our choosing
We hold the power
Either submit to the sacrifice of self, giving in to base fear
or
Fall back into the easy-drift of the most natural and rewarding of options...
and love ourselves enough to give...and receive