controlling the legions

Every word has its own unique power.
It is like a soldier, armed with its own weapon.
A word may be able to bind friendships together, like “sorry.” A word may be able to command, like “leave.”
Also, each word has its’ own connotation. While they are synonyms, the nouns statesman and politician can bring forth different meanings. Politician has had its reputation of being Machiavellian and survivalistic while statesman has had its reputation of being noble and honorable.

While they are strong on their own, combined with other words, a whole new context is expounded on. “Love” without “I” and “you” has a totally different meaning than put together. They form their own militia when combined.
And when sentences are combined into paragraphs, militias form into armies. Ideas can be tossed around in a totally different fashion. With paragraphs combined together, you form ways of communication to change your own existence with someone else.

While words/sentences/paragraphs/speeches are powerful, I wonder if we really take them for their worth. Sometimes, we say words many times without thinking.
We talk in spite. We talk in confusion.
We talk out of being nervous. We talk out of jealousy.
While those can be valid reasons to say what isn’t meant to be said, does the other person understand the story behind the words? Can the other person talk to the general leading the army of words?

It is important for us to be aware of every word we say [and yes, I am a hypocrite]. I am not saying that we should freeze whenever a question is brought upon us, but it is good to use different soldiers for different times. Also, while it is always easier to send less soldier, less is not more in all cases. Instead of saying “f you”, elaborate on more words.

Sadly, I am a general who has used too little soldiers in big battles and too many in frivolous ones.
And in many cases, I am at a loss of armies.
Today included. I’m not sure if I used the right words… or knew when to share them.
I just hope they find their way to the other person in a good manner.