Know-How
Things we think are obvious
Some others may not get.
If a question’s raised,
There should be no cause for regret.
Simple explanations help
To clarify what’s meant.
Often what’s interpreted
Is far from the intent.
How one states intentions
Can cause discontent or pique,
Not illumination, which is
What the askers seek.
Wording and inflection
May change innocence to vice;
And challenging one’s know-how
May make questioners think twice.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2013
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