Where Is the Gentleness?

When you speak to me don't shout. 
Don't force your opinion - 
there's no need. 

Hear the gentle persuasion of 
subtlety.  The lilting poetry 
of seduction. 

When you want me don't pounce! 
Don't force your masculinity - 
there's no need. 

Listen to the rhythm of sexual 
symmetry.  The sensual exchange 
of chemistry. 

Be gentle in this brutal world; 
Subtle tones not garish colours; 
sensitive handling of one another. 

Its all too loud, too cruel, 
too brash, too selfish. 
Jagged edges no smooth finish. 

Life's such a rush, a dash, contention. 
Road racing, no time for meandering. 
Turn down the volume. 

Freewheel, foot off the pedal. 
Power down ego and power up your heart. 
Discover sensitivity, 

you'll be surprised! 
So when you speak to me - don't shout! 
There's no need.  I can hear you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 11/29/2008 7:31:00 PM
Helen - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
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Date: 11/18/2008 3:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/22/2008 3:41:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/20/2008 6:16:00 PM
This is delicious, delightful and delovely, Ms. Helen!! Love the title however, I'm not going to give up my bright purple clothes ... LOL ... Very well-deserved selection to be featured this week! Congratulations!
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Date: 10/20/2008 6:05:00 AM
I agree....true sensitivity is critical to a real meaning of love! Congratulations on being featured, this was a deserving poem! ~Carrie
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Date: 10/19/2008 10:02:00 PM
Helen what a wonderful way of expression - Congrats on being featured this week - God Bless
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Date: 10/19/2008 3:42:00 PM
Such an crucial message so eloquently stated. Congratulations Helen on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar
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