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    								<h2><a href="/poet/Victor+Alan+Blanchard">Victor Alan Blanchard</a></h2>
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									<div id="disp-quote-body">They speak with words unnoticed<br />
Targeted at only a selected few<br />
Words with power to degrade<br />
Words that cause inner worth to decay<br />
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These words they criticize<br />
And they give no proper insight<br />
They are only meant to harm<br />
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These are the words of control<br />
The words of obedience<br />
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The words of oppression<br />
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But the right to control<br />
Belongs to one soul<br />
And he is the one<br />
Who gave us the sun <br />
He is the one whose power is love<br />
The reason we still look up above<br />
He is the only one who can take<br />
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    <ul id='comments-list' class='clearfix'><li><div id="comment-231868" class="comment clearfix" data-id="231868" data-ts="1781217659"><div class="col-xs-2 col-sm-1 no-padding"><div class="cmt-avatar"><a href="/user/439244/Artaxerxes" target="_blank" title="Artaxerxes"><img src="https://static.stands4.com/images/user/439244/9" title="Artaxerxes" alt="Artaxerxes" loading="lazy" /></a></div></div><div class="col-xs-10 col-sm-11"><div class="cmt-user"><a href="/user/439244/Artaxerxes" target="_blank" title="Artaxerxes">Artaxerxes</a></div><div class="cmt-comment"><div class="cmt-message">Incredibly rhymed and timing!</div></div><div class="cmt-actions"><span><span class="cmt-like">Like</span></span><span><span class="cmt-reply" title="Reply">Reply</span></span><span><span title="Report as spam" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#cmt-report-modal" class="cmt-report small"><i class="fa-flag fas"></i></span></span><span class="cmt-likes" data-count="1" title="Artaxerxes"><i class="fas fa-thumbs-up"></i> 1</span><span class="cmt-added">12 hours ago</span></div></div></div></li><li><div id="comment-231825" class="comment clearfix" data-id="231825" data-ts="1781203055"><div class="col-xs-2 col-sm-1 no-padding"><div class="cmt-avatar"><a href="/user/179821/karlcfolkes" target="_blank" title="karlcfolkes"><img src="https://static.stands4.com/images/user/179821/0" title="karlcfolkes" alt="karlcfolkes" loading="lazy" /></a></div></div><div class="col-xs-10 col-sm-11"><div class="cmt-user"><a href="/user/179821/karlcfolkes" target="_blank" title="karlcfolkes">karlcfolkes</a></div><div class="cmt-comment"><div class="cmt-message">Yes, words of control are usually used by those who unfortunately are out of control.</div></div><div class="cmt-actions"><span><span class="cmt-like">Like</span></span><span><span class="cmt-reply" title="Reply">Reply</span></span><span><span title="Report as spam" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#cmt-report-modal" class="cmt-report small"><i class="fa-flag fas"></i></span></span><span class="cmt-likes" data-count="1" title="reggie_culpepper"><i class="fas fa-thumbs-up"></i> 1</span><span class="cmt-added">16 hours ago</span></div></div></div></li><li><div id="comment-231790" class="comment clearfix" data-id="231790" data-ts="1781180779"><div class="col-xs-2 col-sm-1 no-padding"><div class="cmt-avatar"><a href="/user/438184/reggie_culpepper" target="_blank" title="reggie_culpepper"><img src="https://static.stands4.com/images/user/438184/5" title="reggie_culpepper" alt="reggie_culpepper" loading="lazy" /></a></div></div><div class="col-xs-10 col-sm-11"><div class="cmt-user"><a href="/user/438184/reggie_culpepper" target="_blank" title="reggie_culpepper">reggie_culpepper</a></div><div class="cmt-comment"><div class="cmt-message">For me a poem is effective when it sparks thoughts in another. Your poem sparked this thought: Words can harm<br>But like a bullet, words have no intrinsic will to harm. Their effect is determined by the <span id="cmt-more-231790" class="collapse cmt-collapse">one who aims them, and the one who receives them. Words intended for harm may bounce from the armor of God [Ephesians 6:20-28.] But for those with no armor even words not intended to harm can wound deeply. Thank you for your poem.</span>&nbsp;<a class="cmt-more-link" data-toggle="collapse" href="#cmt-more-231790" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="cmt-more-231790">more &raquo;</a></div></div><div class="cmt-actions"><span><span class="cmt-like">Like</span></span><span><span class="cmt-reply" title="Reply">Reply</span></span><span><span title="Report as spam" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#cmt-report-modal" class="cmt-report small"><i class="fa-flag fas"></i></span></span><span class="cmt-likes" data-count="0" title=""></span><span class="cmt-added">22 hours ago</span></div></div></div></li><li><div id="comment-228007" class="comment clearfix" data-id="228007" data-ts="1779025926"><div class="col-xs-2 col-sm-1 no-padding"><div class="cmt-avatar"><a href="/user/275878/Kalpavriksha" target="_blank" title="Kalpavriksha"><img src="https://static.stands4.com/images/user/275878/2" title="Kalpavriksha" alt="Kalpavriksha" loading="lazy" /></a></div></div><div class="col-xs-10 col-sm-11"><div class="cmt-user"><a href="/user/275878/Kalpavriksha" target="_blank" title="Kalpavriksha">Kalpavriksha</a></div><div class="cmt-comment"><div class="cmt-message">Stay away. Run away. Be safe.</div></div><div class="cmt-actions"><span><span class="cmt-like">Like</span></span><span><span class="cmt-reply" title="Reply">Reply</span></span><span><span title="Report as spam" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#cmt-report-modal" class="cmt-report small"><i class="fa-flag fas"></i></span></span><span class="cmt-likes" data-count="0" title=""></span><span class="cmt-added">25 days ago</span></div></div></div></li><li><div id="comment-226422" class="comment clearfix" data-id="226422" data-ts="1778007166"><div class="col-xs-2 col-sm-1 no-padding"><div class="cmt-avatar"><a href="/user/459083/ShaunODell" target="_blank" title="ShaunODell"><img src="https://static.stands4.com/images/user/459083/13" title="ShaunODell" alt="ShaunODell" loading="lazy" /></a></div></div><div class="col-xs-10 col-sm-11"><div class="cmt-user"><a href="/user/459083/ShaunODell" target="_blank" title="ShaunODell">ShaunODell</a></div><div class="cmt-comment"><div class="cmt-message">Your poem delivers a powerful and deliberate message about the influence of words, showing how language can be used not just to communicate, but to control, diminish, and reshape identity. The progression is clear and effective, moving from the subtle nature of targeted words to the broader concept of manipulation and oppression. That escalation gives the piece weight, allowing the reader to see how something seemingly small can evolve into something far more damaging.<br><span id="cmt-more-226422" class="collapse cmt-collapse"><br>This contrast between destructive human influence and a higher, more meaningful source of power adds depth and perspective. It transforms the poem from a warning into something more reflective, encouraging the reader to consider where true control and worth should come from.<br><br>Overall, this is a focused and impactful piece that speaks to the power of words, the dangers of manipulation, and the importance of grounding oneself in something greater; very well done!</span>&nbsp;<a class="cmt-more-link" data-toggle="collapse" href="#cmt-more-226422" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="cmt-more-226422">more &raquo;</a></div></div><div class="cmt-actions"><span><span class="cmt-like">Like</span></span><span><span class="cmt-reply" title="Reply">Reply</span></span><span><span title="Report as spam" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#cmt-report-modal" class="cmt-report small"><i class="fa-flag fas"></i></span></span><span class="cmt-likes" data-count="0" title=""></span><span class="cmt-added">1 month ago</span></div></div></div></li></ul>    
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