The inadequacy of words



Never say 'I love you'
if you mean it,
'cause it's such a worn-out phrase,
diluted into such a commonness
that it's become a mess
of empty words
that can't be taken seriously
for being the most commonplace of all.
No, if you really mean it,
make it better,
make it deeper,
make it art
with thoughtfulness,
consideration and profundity,
so that at least it gives some after-thought
and is remembered,
like a riddle and enigma,
like a poem with more substance
than just superficiality
with something worth sustaining
and remembering for lasting treasurableness.






Poetry by Christian Lanciai The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2008-07-20 at 10:23

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Stan Cooper The PoetBay support member heart!
Philosophically stunning...good thinking

Stan
2008-07-21