What is behind a word

That makes it cut and sting

Or fills our heart with joy

Or starts ideas to ping

How one defines a word

Can lead to confusion

When different words are used

May reach resolution

Words are simply labels

That help us to convey

Ideas and emotions

To navigate our day

But words are not alone

Our eyes and bodies talk

Actions sometimes louder

When our minds and tongues balk

Words selected with care

Let our intent stand bare

Backed up by body's talk

Defines the path we walk

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