Meaningful Encounters

What does a word mean when it stands alone?

A voice within the silence comes alive;

It takes upon itself a shape and tone,

For its true sound we'll always try to strive.

A voice within the silence comes alive,

It strikes new thoughts within our world and minds;

For its true sound we'll always try to strive,

To forge ahead and never fall behind.

It strikes new thoughts within our world and minds;

Vocabulary stirs a basic need;

To forge ahead and never fall behind,

Not following, but taking up the lead.

Vocabulary stirs a basic need;

To speak among ourselves and understand;

Not following, but taking up the lead,

We work to find new words within our lands.

To speak among ourselves and understand,

It takes upon itself a shape and tone;

We work to find new words within our lands,

What does a word mean when it stands alone?

[Trying another pantoum today, a very structured form. Feedback on form and/or content welcomed.]