There is only a one-letter difference between word and sword.

Written Word

Children of the written word
You wield in your minds, voices, and fingers
The weaponry you need to fight for truth
In your minds, the ideas
In your voices, the ways to speak your minds
In your fingers, the tools to record them

Stand up and shout out for truth
Fight against the tyranny of evil
Don't sit back while darkness spreads its filth
Address the night as it is
And hand out forgiveness where it is due
For words of passion and love will endure

Rise, oh warriors of truth
Narrate all you can, oh storytellers
Be observant and watchful, oh poets
Let your diction be your sword
As children of the written word, be strong
And spread your words like a raging wildfire

carol
excellent message should be spread

Susan Jarvis
A powerful message written from 'observant and watchful' perspective of a fine poet.

Kerry O'Connor
This poem has inspired me when I feel almost at the end of my writing tether. How could I stop after reading: Let your diction be your sword? Thank you for keeping the lantern on the path.