Inflections Are Key

Some things as spoken can hurt or appease The wording is crucial but inflections are key Saying something innocent Can be seen as villainous If the manner spoken causes a certain unease
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 22, 2017 at 1:12 PM
Wisdom from your muse today, penned with eloquence and grace. Lovely read dear Jack xomo!
Ellison Avatar
September 22, 2017 at 1:23 PM
As I just told Russell, don't take me too serious! Lovesiess to you dearest Mo!!! xxx
Sivey Avatar
September 22, 2017 at 12:06 PM
Yes, even written words without the inflection can seem mean or off, they could hurt someone though unmeant to! I've done that before, and I hope not to do it again if I can help it! I only mean happiness within the Soup and joy! Just like your lovely write here my friend! I surely loved reading this fabulous and harmonious poem here this afternoon! What a grandiose piece, Great Work!!
Ellison Avatar
September 22, 2017 at 1:21 PM
For future reference, (and you probably already know this) my tongue is USUALLY in my cheek!!!
Flats Avatar
September 22, 2017 at 8:30 AM
My words can certainly misstep//When they do I feel like a schlepp//get red in the race//begin to pace//until I lose my pep. FLECT ON JACKSONIAN!!!
Ellison Avatar
September 22, 2017 at 9:43 AM
Maybe that's it... El Prezidento is just misunderstood??? I'M A-FLECKING ON JOHN JOHN!!!
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