Words of Warning

words -

ambassadors of the
soul

carefully chosen
thoughtfully placed
with a generous spirit

they become a beacon
of our integrity

a barometer that publicly
measures our moral compass

a reflection of our
environment

always - and forever
I strove to impress
upon the boys

how important
word choices are

thank you notes
may be short - but sincere

research papers
must be accurate and on-point

personal resumes and cyber-space
real estate...

probably their most important - and
vulnerable legacy

all tangible interpretations and
representations of character

the vocabulary of life is a mighty
and powerful responsibility -

and so my quiet but sincere warning
from the time they could "draw" words
with crayons was -

choose carefully.