Pleasant words drip slowly
like honey,
settling on the tongue of the heart.

The taste remains sweet,
soothing even the harshest of aches.

They melt instantly,
yet are not quick to leave.
They linger for a lifetime,
sticking to corners of memory.

Seeping through cracks of doubt
and turning empty spaces
into honeycombs.
Full of clarity,
full of life,
and stability.

When hands do nothing,
and gestures falter,
a gentle whisper
restores,
nourishes,
and heals.