Words

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Spoken words are oft cast aside
Of little value so they say
A worthless waste of energy
That piddles your time away

But words that are fitly spoken
Have power to mold and shape
To take you to a distant star
And provide the great escape

They can lift the soul to new heights
Empower the weak to achieve
But also bring down the mighty
And cause the soul to grieve

A powerful ally to seek
Use care as you toss them around
For they slip out so easily
But are bitter going back down