Watch your words.

Nothing could hurt more than poisonous words from a sharp tongue. The right curses and a well chosen insult could pierce a heart and leave it bleeding.

The most flowery of praises could be tainted by hatred hidden within a voice so sweet.

We seldom realise the full extence of all that we're saying. Each word, each intonation, each drawl and pause gives power. The power to affect and change those around us. Sweet greetings and harsh good byes. Angry curses and mellow confessions. Every sentence could change those who hear it.

In this day and age, we find ourselves bombarded with all sorts of suggestions.

"Buy this car. Get those shoes. You'll need these clothes."

We've tangled ourselves within a web of culture built upon the backs of ideals imprinted upon us by others. As a matter of fact, we add our own strands to this evergrowing culture of ours. This very passage in itself will change you; in one small way or another.

Music. Another fine example of the power of words. Ballads. Songs with lyrics that could touch our hearts, caressing sofly like the wind. Memories are called forth from the depths of our thoughts just by reading and listening to them.

Poetry, writing art forms surrounded by words. All of them tied to us. All capable of inducing feelings. The manipulative power of words incarnate.

Be swayed. Listen. Understand. Know that each time you say a word, it could mean more than what you think. Watch your words.