Choose Wisely

One of my few attempts at poetry. But, it didn't sound right in prose.

You can't un-ring a bell, that's already been rung
You can't un-clap your hands
You can't un-cut the string
You can't catch back a word that's been let loose

You can say it once
You can make amends twice
But always they will wonder if
You really meant what came out first

And in some sense
They'll be right to wonder
For does not the mouth speak
What the heart believes? (Luke 6:45)

So choose wisely
It's the only chance you'll have.
Isn't it better not to have to
Clear the air between you?

A string that's been cut
Will never be whole and strong
A friend that's been hurt
Has lost a little trust forever

Choose wisely
It's the only chance you'll have.