A warning

The softest blow may crack a crystal vase
The lightest word may break a loving heart
Peace, lest the sudden fierce outspoken word
Should sunder things that were not meant to part

Thy scorn is like a sharp two-edged sword
Thy tongue is like a red-hot searing brand
Thou knows not what hangs upon your words
Touch not the thing thou dost not understand

Do not judge, that men may not judge thee
Give life to men that they may let you live
Love truly and you will be loved by all
Life has no greater gift that this to give

A word once said no tears can e’er recall
Keep watch, lest with thy honey though dost mingle gall