The Power of Words

Words have power.

I have long thought
That I had the power over words.
But I was wrong.

Looking back at the foolish things
Things I have done
For words
Words that mislead me
Words like "I love you".
Words like "forever".

I never controlled them.
But it comforted me to believe that I did.
And so I wrote.
I called myself writer.
And believed that it was I
Who mastered the words.

And now, I watch you.
As the words fall from your lips.
Your tongue, silver and sharp.
But your words, so gentle.
Easing a smile from my wary heart.

So easy for you
The words
You own them

And through them
You own me.