The Words You Choose

Choose your words carefully
It really does matter, for you see
What you say reflects a lot
About the type of person you want to be.

God gave you a brain to fill with thoughts
About friendship, love, and care;
But He never intended your tongue
To hurt others with anger and despair.

You may think who will care
If I tear someone down to size?
They deserve it.  Their evil and
Their cruelty you despise.

But that person you just ripped apart
Happens to be God's child,
And God's Will for us includes remarks
Which are tolerant and mild.

There was a crowd of people once
Who just got carried away.
They just kept screaming a few little words,
Crucify Him today.

Well who would have thought those screaming words
Could cause such a terrible riot?
But the politicians of the day kept listening
Until eventually they bought it.

For they said this man is evil,
An enemy to all.
They took a whip and beat Him
Until all He could do was fall.

He fell three times while carrying the cross.
It was heavier than anyone could see.
Because it was loaded down with words of hate
Words that were said by you and me.

So you see it makes a difference
The words you choose each day.
They can bring a person up-
Or take their life away.

-Susan