If you are a writer,
Be an open book for all to read.
Do not write anything that you want to hide
Even from only one pair of eyes.
Spoken words once uttered
Supposedly disappear;
But actually they stay on
Up above the clouds, in ether.
Written words remain.
Written wherever!
Some day, some prying eyes
Will surely discover!
Uttered words, written thoughts,
Both speak about us.
So, it's better to neither say nor write
Words we would later want to hide.
Dhaka
20 November 2020
There is much wisdom in what you have stated in your poem! There is a saying....! Three things never come back; spoken word, sped arrow and lost opportunity. in the same way once our thoughts are expressed either in words or writings, they become public. We no more have any control over them. So we should be careful not to use words in writing or verbal form that might in future cause embarrassment or regret in us! Well articulated. A five star grade!
Some 'hidden words' could make best sellers! Does anyone think i ever hide words. Hell no! ! ! Ha ha. Ok, I really do hide...some. : ) bri
Yes sir. Be wise at what you say but be even more wiser when you pen for it lives forever. Good poem
A truly written write it would be a much better world if all human beings were like open books? ...well penned.
Uttered words, written thoughts, Both speak about us. So, it's better to neither say nor write Words we would later want to hide. A great advice that has an universal appeal.
It is a good rule to be careful what you write, since words do become immortal. This is a very good lesson for writers.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Written words remain. Written wherever! Some day, some prying eyes Will sure discover! /// so, no need to hide the self thoughts, motto, ethics, beliefs, activities; have to write all in words; cause- the written words remain longer lasting and one day it'll be discovered by some curious minds.
'written words remain longer lasting and one day it'll be discovered by some curious minds' - yes, thank you for sharing your thoughts here, after reading the poem, @Mahtab Bangalee.