A Man may make a Remark—
In itself—a quiet thing
That may furnish the Fuse unto a Spark
In dormant nature—lain—
Let us deport—with skill—
Let us discourse—with care—
Powder exists in Charcoal—
Before it exists in Fire.
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Comments1Just came across this poem again after first reading it in my early school days. It's strangely rousing how a simple remark can spark massive change. It really makes you think about the power of words and how carefully we should use them. Just wow, I remember it inspiring me before, still does now.