She's like thoughts exhaled through the mouth, Within her breath exhalts the power of life and death; That she can heal and also hurt is a fact no doubt, And once spoken she forever exist and never will fret; As life and spirit even in realms beyond this earth.
Thus, bridle your tongue lest she spits out fire, Too monsterous to quench over your convicted soul; Instead before you speak think twice and aspire, That all your words be seasoned with salt as a whole; To bless and never to curse should be your goal.
"Although they are only breath, words which I command are immortal " Sappho