In the realm of words, where truth resides,
The tongue's fierce power, it oft confides.
A vessel of thoughts, it boldly reveals,
The secrets are hidden in the heart's appeals.
Yet, the tongue alone, cannot bear the weight,
Of a spirit untamed, in a tumultuous state.
For words may flow, with no guiding light,
And truth turns murky, in the absence of sight.
To control the tongue, we must first attend,
To the depths within, where spirits ascend.
For a tongue unbridled, will wag and deceive,
With empty chatter, no substance to retrieve.
The spirit, a flame, that yearns to ignite,
With virtues and grace, it takes flight.
Harness its power, with wisdom's embrace,
And the tongue shall follow, in a measured pace.
For a controlled spirit, others will perceive,
In words of truth, they shall truly believe.
Through the harmony of the soul, the tongue finds worth,
A reflection of spirit revealed in its birth.
So, seek not only to tame the tongue's sway,
But the spirit within is in humble display.
For when the spirit's reign is firm and just,
The tongue shall speak with integrity, we trust.

June 2, 2023
Compiled by 
MarkWaldrop