Originally Published 04/25/2024

Words are our defense.

To cruelties of a cold world.

Countering the bad.

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Providing a shield.

To the harsh realities.

We all must deal with.

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New words every day.

Arise through inspirations.

Through experience.

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Many lessons learned.

Through the mistakes of our pasts.

Reap many rewards.

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They’re a catalyst.

For the words that preserve us.

A creative shield.

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That blocks future pain.

Blotting out all the darkness.

And giving us, light.

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