In a Word

What all is actually in a word?

What's in a word?
concrete meaning, abstract thought
a playful quip between friends
solemn vow to one's soulmate
the key that opens the heart's gate
seeds carried upon the winds
a memory believed lost
so much more than just a word

Written For: "EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT " 
Prompt: Write a poem that describes the mind's ability to take a word and make it into a story of meanings and distractions.
Word Count: 41
Line Count: 8