with my words I can destroy or create within seconds

and this is a power I have learned to wield responsibly

the words of others, however, are irresponsible and erratic 

I confess now that I do not understand people 

and people do not understand me

no matter what words I speak with the intent of creation

somewhere they are interpreted with destruction 

I say let the feeble bonds be destroyed 

and the valuable friendships be created 

with my words I have built a small fortress of allies

and a massive empire of enemies 

but within my fortress, I am understood