Words

There is no truth in words.

True communication is ancient.
Movement, tone of voice, intonation.
Words can be easily manipulated,
misinterpreted, unappreciated.

Through words we are trapped
in a world of self recognition.
In our own realities,
segregated, isolated, separated.

Over time we find ourselves
entwined with words inflicted
and hide behind the lies we live with,
designed, confined; mankind restricted.

I want to seek the universal truth
without explaining it, describing it,
containing it, defining it.

I mistrust, I rebuke, I deny, I respect,
I regret, I neglect, I apply,
I accept… words.

Words are the scourge of the earth.

more by LUCAS HOWARD

Photograph by Thong Vo