Just words.
Even the gifted can take it all for granted..
They’re just words, you say
the language of your lungs.
you bend their notes into native tongue.
They’re just words, you say
your own hidden truth.
A Hollywood smile in a photo booth.
They’re just words, you say
to cut and make fit
Used razor blade where the poet sits.
They’re just words you say
to fill up your mouth
Twist the vowels and spit them out
They’re just words you say
to help you breathe
A token sound bite before you leave.
Yeah they’re just words, you say
the language of your lungs.
you bend their notes into native tongue.
Holly Ringland
just perfect o’malley… i’d love to hear the music in between the lines.
the language of your lungs... sigh. you multitalented freak. this is really fabulous.
Leith O'Malley replied
“multitalented freak”
That’s the best thing someone has called me in a long while lol!
Thanks Holly!
:)
shanghaiwu
I am not sure I really understand but do appreciate your thoughts
Leith O'Malley
Thanks Shanghaiwu, it’s just thought and word play.. an observation that’s all :)
Genevieve Robey
Brilliant.
Leith O'Malley replied
Thankyou my friend!
Rebekah Anderson
This is gorgeous. Really well written, Leith
Leith O'Malley replied
Thanks Rebekah – nice of you to say so! :)
Kym Breeze
They’re just words, you say
to cut and make fit
Used razor blade where the poet sits.
Words can and do cut deeper than a razor blade at times, like this piece, and how often are “just words” hidden behind a Hollywood smile…that hides so much….
Leith O'Malley replied
Absolutely Kym.. glad you read between the lines here.. there’s an undercurrent of course and the odd double meaning but you seem to have latched right on to it..
Thanks :)
Kym Breeze
Your welcome,
bellmusker
They’re just words you say
to help you breathe
Leith, without being able to read words like yours I doubt I’d be able to breathe as deeply, or as greedily….I love this so much I don’t know where to begin.
They’re just words, you say
to cut and make fit
Used razor blade where the poet sits.
You’re just going to have to stop being so talented :-) This is just beautiful….but I should have known that a man who appreciates Morrissey would be capable of such delicate and delicious wordplay. Sigh.
Leith O'Malley replied
Thank you so much Bell but I am no where near as prolific and talented with woven words, verse and story as you are. So for you to like even a few lines of what I put down is so encouraging for me.
I’m really pleased you enjoyed this one!
In all honesty it is you, Holly and the rest of the mainstay bubble writers that are the real wordsmiths here. Not dabblers like me..
I’m just the boy with the thorn in his side ;)
rubyjo
you bend their notes into native tongue…
i was hooked, love your words :)
Leith O'Malley replied
Bless you Rubyjo and your little mini cooper!
anniepurl7
this is magic. loving it.
wigs
briiliant…fantastic work
AFogArty
Nice work Leith.,
looks like the little thorn has festered long enough, now his words have oozed into our minds.
Shoaib .
very awesome write !
Rex Inkpen
yeah… they’ve said it all! damn fine..
Kym Smitt
Wonderful writing ay. Love this
jorjia
spun simply, yet effectively. ‘a hollywood smile in a phone booth’, your lines speak library stacks and dividers upon your insight.
Leith O'Malley replied
“your lines speak library stacks and dividers upon your insight”.
Wow! Thankyou for your line too! :)
Leda D
this is fantastic, oh my! instant fave
Leith O'Malley replied
Thanks Lozz and say hi to that pet rat of yours for me :)
Th3rd World Order
wow
amazing
i am jealous
Adam StJohn
Sensational..
I hung on every word
script
well said..I enjoyed reading your piece..
mstrace
excellent, clever writing and deeply true!
colorblind
truly a great read
and cool feature
real dynamic piece
enjoyed every word
thumbs up
tracyxkeema
perfect poetry x
Steve Leadbeater
great work – very powerfull
Halcyonclaire
I really loved this…
msdebbie
Great writing: Love it!!! (Reminds me of another one I faved mentioning “mere words” too: “The Art of Seduction” by JonoCarrick – sorry, have to get around to learning how to link to items).
Leith O'Malley replied
Thankyou msdebbz I’ll have to look that Jono Carrick work up :)
greentheft
wow..really good. u should check out my poem….(bread)
SanziaRaphaela
Very clever writing. There is a definite undercurrent that is said, but at the same time left unsaid.
Mathew O'Connor
phenomenal! check mine please i’d love to hear thoughts from a professional like yourself
tuesdayrayne
I love your poetry… dark and honest.
the best kind, i say.
tuesdayrayne
EcstaticFear
I love this. I can see the imaging in your words and the feeling.
TimothySDavis
Loved it so much
tonygarza
Everyone gives you praise, but I don’t know what you’re trying to say with this poem. What is the theme? If the theme is ‘word are just words’ then I do get it.
I do like many of the phrases used in this poem, primarily “Twist the vowels and spit them out” and “you bend their notes into native tongue.”
megdub
every breath is true to the language we speak…not just through our mouth..through our eyes…the way we move…the way we hear…we are not just words…we are more than that…and amoung other things, that is how I understand your poem….really well written…
Leith O'Malley replied
Thankyou Megdub, that’s nice of you to say so!
wigs
I was slightly confused, but think i get the general idea, which is good…
OriginallyChris
TIGHT!
keep it up
Garrick Smillie
that was amazing!!! i loved it!! great job!!
Leith O'Malley replied
Cheers mate!
kat1982uk
love it
Leith O'Malley replied
Thanks Kat!!
ToniTiger
hey there I have to say that the words you used were very good awesome work
TBall
Good stuff- I would value your feedback on my small sample of work, i see a similar style and approach to making words work
Sourav
Very nicely written!
lawrie .
Ah, in the company of addicts, words are an addiction.
Just words they say
Take a closer look and see
Those words are just me…....
Slirschhh
i really like what you express with this, they are just sounds we make with meaning we gave yet we hold the entire key to changing this place in which we live by making the right noises with the right meanings…
Erika .
Genius….
ambient-1
Perfect!