Quote by Criss Jami

You ask me why I don't speakNot a word at willBut write so much worth well over a mill'Well I value words like I value kissesA sober one, a closer one penetrates the heartDarling it's how it mends it

You ask me why I don't speakNot a word at willBut write so m

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker prefers writing over speaking. They explain that they may not speak often, but they write extensively because they believe in the power of words. The speaker compares words to kisses, expressing that just as a genuine, intimate kiss can heal and strengthen the heart, well-chosen words can have the same profound impact. Therefore, the speaker values thoughtful and meaningful words as they have the ability to mend and touch people deeply.

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