Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.

— Psalm 19:14

I never knew what
a word could do
I never knew till
I said one to you

I watched your smile
turn to a frown
so I watch my mouth
when you come around

A careless whisper
One ungracious
turn of a phrase

I know you been there
We all done it
The things that we say

I know my future
I’ll probably keep
saying dumb shit
as long as I live

And so will others
Lord don’t you know
the best we can do
is forgive

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Related poem: Childish Things