Discourse?

Discourse. Dialog. Discuss. Confer. Speak. Stab.

Speech, discourse, it's one of the most powerful things on earth. I, like many people have some regrets in my life. Things I've done, choices I've made, that I wish I could take back. Split second decisions that cost me a lot of money, or embarrassed me. But no regrets I have are deeper than the ones that came out of my mouth. Daggers that were thrown in a moment of anger. Wounds that I know will never truly heal.

I think of these horrible things I've said. I know the receivers still remember my words, despite their forgiveness. And I remember these moments right along with them. My own words haunt me, they sit in the back of my mind still holding the dagger. Never allowing me to forgive myself.

My biggest regret is a knife I used on my own mother. My angel. My life's most gracious blessing. Growing up with a kind and gentle protector has made me kind and gentle. But the words I said to her, that I can never take back, has made me kinder and gentler.

Discourse. Descant. Converse. Comment. Explain. Forgive?