Friday, February 24, 2006

Sarcasm's Edge

Sarcasm has it's comic use,
But never should it bring abuse.
It often has a cutting edge.
It's careless use can "drive a wedge".

Innuendo is it's tool,
Which some would use as ridicule.
It's painful twist can send a dart
Which hurts and wounds another's heart.

Sarcasm should have careful screening,
Lest we speak with two-pronged meaning.
It isn't useful commentary
And simply isn't necessary.

"The tongue of the wise promotes health."
Proverbs 12:18b NKJ

"The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly....."
Proverbs 15:2 NKJ

"A wholesome tongue is a tree of life....."
Proverbs 15:4 NKJ

© 2005 Arlene Schwartzkopf