On the defensive

Posted on by Reena Saxena

sharp tongues
are a weapon of defence
though they offend
as much as swords

respect boundaries
to let warrior instincts
rest in peace
salute others
for letting others be

spare a thought
why you appear
as a threat
find a way
to allay fears

Quadrille at dVerse

27 thoughts on “On the defensive”

    1. Very true Sadje, I heard that from Imam Ali’s wisdom. I had created a post based on his sermons and here are a few quotes about the power of words:

      He advised that words
      until uttered
      they remain in your control.
      and surely silence can be
      the most eloquent of replies.
      look at what is being said
      rather than who speaks it.
      the tongue created so light
      yet it has the power to devastate.
      your secret is your prisoner
      which if let loose
      will instead make you its prisoner.
      speak the truth
      even if it be against you.
      ask so that you may understand
      and not in order to find fault.
      speak only when your words
      are more beautiful than silence.

      Full post https://followyourshadow.me/2014/02/17/no-ordinary-sermon/

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