Words

by Dan Quisenberry

don’t believe that lie
about sticks and stones

words are the strongest weapon
under the sun

it’s words that start wars,
broker the peace

in the beginning was the word
and it was God,
and still is

and if you use the wrong ones
i’ll sock you in the nose
ram your car

and if you use the right words
i will praise you
kiss your face
and long for your company