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An Ode To Words

January 23, 2010
By diamondsontheinside BRONZE, Southbury, Connecticut
diamondsontheinside BRONZE, Southbury, Connecticut
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Thoughts are mere musings, articulations of the heart
till they’re spread on a page, preconceived to impart
emotions and grievances, desires and dreams
Words are the stitches that unite the seams
of one’s ruminations and reflections through time
“Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind”

They seep from my mind, flood onto the page
A rapid of eloquence true to engage
Words are chameleons, adjust to achieve
a different effect each time that they breathe
their life onto trees once vacant and void
Though words in excess are inclined to be cloyed

They stab with the power of a thousand knives
Then bestow a heart wings and urge it to fly
They’re red when they burn then fade blue as ice
Words birth love, hatred with sentiments lofty and concise
Words have the power to conquer, yes waves they can part
Undeniable is their quintessence of invisible art



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sicknick said...
on Feb. 22 2010 at 7:43 am
This poem really spoke to me I understand it perfectly the rhyme was very good

AMT412 said...
on Feb. 22 2010 at 7:42 am
great poem good job to the author. I liked the descriptive words...

gotmilkmoose said...
on Feb. 22 2010 at 7:42 am
I absolutely love the way you manage to capture the true power of words in just a few stanza! Great Job!

v-ballstar01 said...
on Feb. 22 2010 at 7:39 am
this piece of writing was very good. great job to the writer!

on Feb. 22 2010 at 7:38 am
This poem uses good descriptive words and really depicts how authors use the use of words. I like how the author used adjectives to depict different settings, thoughts, and feelings about words!

blah247 said...
on Feb. 22 2010 at 7:37 am
very good piece of 'wrighting' writing.I liked the way you expressed your words into a poem about words:)

on Feb. 4 2010 at 9:05 am
mandi caldwell GOLD, Christana, Pennsylvania
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i like this poem and it tells how words can hurt. keep it up.

on Feb. 4 2010 at 9:05 am
Rock_Lobster BRONZE, Cochranville, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
Wind
The wind blows my hair and blows mind
The wind so soft so fluffy takes its time
It touchs the the grass so smooth and fine
The wind pushes it self through everything
To keep this wind going strong
You must sing a beatuiful song
The wind blows my hair and my mind
You can feel the beatiful wind even if you`r blind

good job you really made a picture in my mind. i wish i could write like you!

on Feb. 4 2010 at 9:03 am
CHEERLEADER~4~life BRONZE, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
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this was sooooo good!!! i really like the way you wright!! very good keep on wrighting!! =D

on Feb. 4 2010 at 9:01 am
Logan Stoltzfus, Christiana, Pennsylvania
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this poem was very good, and very moving, great job!

on Feb. 4 2010 at 9:00 am
HaxoRReiGn BRONZE, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
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A very good poem i enjoyed reading it keep up the great work

on Feb. 4 2010 at 8:58 am
liknorris BRONZE, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
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it was good and i like the words

on Feb. 4 2010 at 8:58 am
SteelersAllDay23 SILVER, Christiana, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
I can have you dreaming when you not even sleeping.

this was really well done. I wish I could write as good as you

on Feb. 4 2010 at 8:58 am
screamingeagle SILVER, Athlen, Pennsylvania
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this is really good and has alot of meaning

on Feb. 4 2010 at 8:57 am
alisha14 BRONZE, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
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this was well writen. it felt like i was there. words do hurt and this article proved it. =)

on Feb. 4 2010 at 8:56 am
Faith-Morgan BRONZE, Cochranville, Pennsylvania
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i love the poem. you are great at getting me to feel what you are thinking.

Katlyn BRONZE said...
on Feb. 4 2010 at 8:55 am
Katlyn BRONZE, Cochranville, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
" don't let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game "

" they stab with the power of a thousand knives " you're an amazing writer! It really shows that words can mean anything, so watch what you say. Hopefully people will listen to this.

on Feb. 4 2010 at 8:51 am
Aislinnnnn:) GOLD, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
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This poem has a deep meaning, and you know just how to make me feel it. And it makes me feel like you have a big insight on words. i think you did awesome and you should pursue a career in poetry. :)

on Feb. 4 2010 at 8:51 am
volley_spike_jumpserver SILVER, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
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that was REALLY good

on Feb. 4 2010 at 8:48 am
himynamesryanwhatsyours? SILVER, Christiana, Pennsylvania
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good job...keep writing...thanks i enjoyed your poem