Words finality

The time has come
I do regret
That words I spoke
I did not vet

If I could eat
The words I've said
I would eat and eat
Until they're dead

I'd have a meal
Of all I spoke
I'd cram them down
And try not to choke

The memories of them
Would be gone for good
No longer harming
As only words could

But eat I can't
Try as I may
Once out of the mouth
That's where they stay