The Pain Of Speaking
I cannot speak too clearly.
Each time I open my mouth
the sound comes out wrong.
Each time I say something,
I have to repeat myself.
Sometimes, people can’t understand me.
I can't get mad at them,
it is not their fault.
I can't get angry at me,
it is not my fault.
I have to always keep cool,
or I would look like a jackass.
I can't yell,
or I would look like a fool.
I do not want to talk to people
I do not know,
because they will not understand me.
Why should I take the time?
Do you know how to speak to someone
who cannot understand you?
Do you know how it feels
when someone says, "I understand you,"
but has no clue
what you were talking about?
Do you know what it is like
when someone says
"You are not trying to speak clearly?"
Why should l take the time
to talk with them?
But if I don't take the time,
I wouldn't meet new friends.
I would be alone.
Being able to speak clearly
is one of the great gifts from God.
Charles J. Breunig