Louise Nelson Poet Dramatic Monologue

What's In a Word?

society seems to have lost certain aspects of courtesy
today it's the norm to speak in the language of profanity
n's, b's and h's are the words that people use today
they don't comprehend the negativity in the words that they say

to be polite and mannerly is now a thing of the past
the rap culture mentality has taken over everyday language at last
i understand the need for those artists to express their thoughts
but i can't comprehend why they can't do it 
in the proper language that they've been taught

what's in a word?
it's the language that man uses to communicate
it's not what you say but how you say it, 
the way that people do relate
if you talk in words that are regarded as being low class 
many will perceive
that you have never gotten 
the education that others have received
they look at you with contempt 
and then become condescending
they look at you as being inferior, 
for that is the message you are sending
so be careful of the words that you choose 
and the manner in which you speak
for what's in a word and how you use it 
determines the level of respect that you seek

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