The Passage of Word

A word shakes its head exultingly
but only gloats within a defined range
One person casts a spell against another person
but the targeted just shrugs it off
The caster is embarrassed

Once an esoteric handbook is decoded
It will automatically lose its magic
Just as a person’s weapon
should not be lent to others
You believe in something
others may not do the same

Keep your eyes in focus
Smoke rises from the paper
Then it bursts into flames
This process may not be seen by others

They only see you in the sermon
skillfully using language
But they want to know
how you manage it
This is a lengthy process
demanding the test of time

A word can only express itself
and does not represent any person
This is why repentance and prayer
take place in a private chamber