words

When we justify ourselves,
we will never be able to feel the pain
the mind numbing grief,
the sense of isolation
that our words and actions have caused.

words,
careless words,
said in anger,
or ignorance,
words,
trampling upon the souls
of the sufferers,
condemned to silence
by our arrogant justifications.

words,
speak healing to my heart,
for it is saddened,
and sorry,
and we all need
words,
sweet words.

words,
life,
love,
grace,
giving,
hearing,
healing
words.