WORDS

May I share a short poem I wrote January 30, 1982

THE FOOL PROOF FOUR

The fool you see

That fool is me

No fool can be

The fool of thee.

Here is a web page of clever insults and putdowns ... they might make for interesting reading or in case someone reading this likes to engage in uncivil behavior ...

http://www.corsinet.com/braincandy/insult.html

We need only look around us and acknowledge the current crisis of bullying in our country to see the power of words. What begins with a word, an insult, has led to the suicide of many, and for others ill health, sorrow, and needless pain ....Words kill but words can also help. It takes wisdom to use them non destructively.

Words should be used to enlighten, inform, and encourage and there would be less conflict for all. In additon to words, it is the spirit and intent of the communication that matters and not its mechanics.