Note: This was mostly written by Steph; I just fiddled with it at her request. And yes, published it with her permission. I’m good like that. Collaborative poetry is fun. Can I say that?

words have a way of
words have a mind of
words have a life of
their own.

One word can spark a fire,
Two words can put it out

Three words can change a life.

bring out your sword
cut down the words

before
they leave my mouth
they change my world

or pour
your healing touch
upon them
so they

become
a tiny seed;
a rainforest.