Incredible is the power of the written or spoken word,

Persuade, entertain, instruct, make your voice heard!

As the world exploded, shouting in protest, more than annoyed,

At society's systematic flaw that led to the death of George Floyd,

And the unjust mistreatment of his fellow brethren,

I resolved the respect words from here on in.

Words expose and reveal,

They comfort and heal.

Language pleases and praises,

Elevates and raises.

Stories give imaginations a thrill,

Can't be taken back, relationships they can kill.

Harmful rumours,

Well-intentioned humour,

Innovate, excite,

Motivate, change incite,

Coach and inspire,

New subjects broach, something better to aspire.

Reasoning can rationalise,

Lectures inform and organise,

Lists prioritise,

Speeches can revolutionise,

Can cause the masses to mobilise.

Guide, teach, train,

Explore, debate, gain,

Talking shows you care,

Chatting gives you the chance to share.

Confident words impress,

Emotive comments express,

Seductive language allures,

The right questions procure,

Legends and fables endure,

Intimate talk adds spice,

Jokes, complements, flirting, nice,

A message can be amplified,

A historic movement magnified.

Actions mean more than words we say,

But if written with enough compassion,

And read and received with enough compassion,

Chinese whispers, recounted with enough vigour,

A better world words alone can trigger.