Linking this with Prompt Nights (Intuition), and Quadrille #13 at d’Verse.
Unopened jars
the conscience nags
as words I type,
that what I know,
may not be true,
or the same for you;
intuition I lack,
and at times, tact;
with time I learn,
that words do scar.
thoughts in a jar…
some are better
left unopened.
(© Vinay Leo R. @ I Rhyme Without Reason, 15th August 2016)
Vinay Leo R.
Poetry & writing to me are to me, a breath of fresh air in a life that is sometimes covered by the smoke of sorrow or self doubt. They also become the sweets I share to celebrate when life offers me a reason to. But most of all, they are to me, my life. For each word I write is a piece of my heart, a thought that just had to find its way into the world.
Yes, indeed. Sometimes that is more than true.
De Jackson recently posted…Do we call it a pit, or a stone?
Yes, De. More than true, I agree. Thank you.
Words do scar… very true.
thanks, Adriana.
Very good Leo. I like the way you framed the verse. Some things are definitely better left unsaid.
Yes. Some things are indeed better left unsaid! 🙁 Thank you, Walter.
On an other note, though the things you say may scar others, but sometimes things that you don’t may scar you !
True. It’s a double edged knife at times, Prateek.
Yes – keeping them under lock and key might be better…
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) recently posted…Pickled summer
Oh yes. Some thoughts are like that. I agree, Björn.
Ah yes, some things are better left unsaid. Truth is a beautiful and terrible thing after all. 🙂
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Yes. Very very true, DumbleDashy. 😉 Thank you.
Beautifully-penned. I echo Dashy… some things are better left unsaid. Sighs.
Maria recently posted…Wishful Thinking
Yes. Depends on the situation, I guess. Thank you, Maria.
Vinay Leo R. recently posted…Unopened jars
The ending lines are so captivating – some thoughts are best kept but perhaps not bottled up forever.. A wonderful poem
True. Bottling up for ever will be stressful too. Thank you, Jae.
Vinay Leo R. recently posted…Unopened jars
Very nice. Says what’s important in 44 words.
Thanks, debi. 🙂
Vinay Leo R. recently posted…Unopened jars
Love the phrase “what I know, may not be true. “
Oh yes. It’s one I find to be true, that phrase. Thanks, Bryan.
Vinay Leo R. recently posted…Unopened jars
Often our words leave a deep impact upon others, I think scars are somewhat similar to battle wounds – beautiful in a way – for they show what we have been through as well as the strength that lies somewhere deep within. Beautifully executed. Thank you so much for participating at Prompt Nights and for your constant love and support.
Lots of love,
Sanaa
Yes. Words do cut deep at times, and leave a longer lasting imprint. Thanks for the inspiration Sanaa.
Vinay Leo R. recently posted…Unopened jars
Sometimes it’s hard to keep a lid on that jar…
Mish recently posted…Plight of a Pickle
Yes Mish. It is. It’s very instinctual, the words, and we don’t think before it comes out. 🙁
Vinay Leo R. recently posted…Unopened jars
Sometimes it is better to keep a lid on it. Nice.
Yes. Some times, it is better. I agree. Thank you, Anita.
Hmm, wise thought.
Thanks, Rosemary!
My favorite part: “Intuition I lack, and at times, tact.”
Nice turn of phrase there.
Sue Anderson recently posted…Keeping a Lid on It
Thank you, Sue. 🙂
Wise! “With time I learn, words do scar” – Brilliant piece of writing!
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Thank you, Tomato. 🙂
Sometimes, its best to leave that lid closed.. once those words escape, there is no going back
beautifully penned Leo.
Yes. I’ve felt this up and close 🙁 Thanks, Pixie.
That’s very true 🙂
Some things are better unsaid.
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Thank you, Simran. 🙂