Just ____ word(s)

A small child working with all of her might
So that her project would come out just right
Out of popsicle sticks creating a frame
When her brother walks by and cries out loud “lame”

With just one word said without thought or care
Dreams can crash downward and some hearts can tear
A body left empty, insecure and alone
From that one little word combine with bad tone

A teenager shopping to find something in date
When she saw on the shelf a shirt that looked great
She bought it and wore it the next day at school
When from across the hall it was shouted “so uncool”

With just two words said without thought or care
Dreams can crash downward and some hearts can tear
A body left empty, insecure and alone
From those two little words combine with bad tone

A mother with children who works hard all day
To support her young family in every way
Trying to balance the work on her back
When her neighbor comes over and states “what a shack”

With just three words said without thought or care
Dreams can crash downward and some hearts can tear
A body left empty, insecure and alone
From those three little words combine with bad tone

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Quietly in the corner a small child draws
carefully and nicely with still many flaws
When her brother comes by, holds the pic to the light
Says “beautiful” and then hugs her tight

With just one word spoken from ones heart, ones core
Hearts can be healed and new dream can soar
A body left blooming and filled up with pride
From that one little word when with pure tone it’s tied

A teenager looking for a cool shirt to try
Finding one on the shelf then goes to buy
When seeing it on her friend twirls her around
“So cute” was cried out at what she had found

With just two words spoken from ones heart, ones core
Hearts can be healed and new dream can soar
A body left blooming and filled up with pride
From those two little words when with pure tone it’s tied

Supporting two jobs and a family of four
Barely giving what they need, definitely not more
Up early each morning and night time up late
When her neighbor came by and said “you’re just great”

With just three words spoken from ones heart, ones core
Hearts can be healed and new dream can soar
A body left blooming and filled up with pride
From those three little words when with pure tone it’s tied