THE WORDS YOU CAN’T TAKE BACK

What’s sharper than a serpent’s tooth,

a needle, or a tack?

What’s sharper than the cruellest truth? –

The words you can’t take back.

You take your aim, you shoot them out

and see them penetrate

Whether you whisper, write, or shout

they’re out – now it’s too late

They say that truth will set you free

and so I’m sure it should

but sometimes – take a tip from me –

it doesn’t feel so good.

You get a tiny little buzz –

I told her what was what!

It disappears – it always does

And then look what you’ve got.

Take my advice and hang on to

those words that  pierce and smart

Or let them out – you’ll find that you

retain them in your heart.