The Dead Can't Speak

 

We assume words have power

but why? 

Some words describe beauty,

some describe fear,

some describe emotion,

some drip tears. 

We like words to be

meaningful, but how? 

Some words are contested,

some are too painful,

some don't reflect ourselves,

some must be careful. 

We love words which challenge us

but which? 

Some words are hurtful,

some words make us cry,

some words are just too hard,

one word is genocide.