A Weapon Of Truth
- Hashtag Kalakar
- Oct 17
- 1 min read
By Pamela Ibarra
The most powerful weapon that humanity possesses is a word that’s been spoken. It can transmit emotions— happiness or sadness, start or end a war, break a heart or mend a soul. A word, born as an idea, follows the action to become a plan, a goal, a lifestyle, a reality.
Speak your truth—and believe it. It’s a balance between harmony and agony.
A word of kindness or a word of madness— The choice is yours. For being human is no crime, and there is no good or evil— only a choice, only a decision.
Unload your gun.
Put down the knife. Keep up the act, if you must— but what difference will it make?
What will this act create?
How about silence?
How about peace?
Keep your mouth shut.
Be quiet and be kind. Not everyone needs to know what you think all the time. For a person with peace in mind and soul is in peace with the world— and leaves the world alone.
By Pamela Ibarra

Sometimes silence is the most compassionate response. It invites reflection on the impact of our words and actions, encouraging us to cultivate peace within ourselves and with the world around us. This poem offers a compelling reminder of the transformative power of mindful silence and kindness.