O, To Have a Silvered Tongue...has anyone else been here?

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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-08-03 08:51 PM

O, To Have a Silvered Tongue
dedicated to icyheart, mostly
at this time, and anyone else
found in this rhyme.

I used to have
a mouthful of tact
but now it seems
something I lack
for when I speak
with candored ‘charm’
I seem to set off
a loud alarm

my tongue
seems sharp
to listening ears
I find it hard
to quell one’s fears

and giving invitation, so,
causes prospective guests
to go
I’d never intend
to deliver barbs
but RSVP’s come back
so hard

instead of tact
between my lips
it seems I’ve tacks
built in my quips

If I’ve offended
please forgive
I guess I shouldn’t
try thus to live

I mean I shouldn’t
try to share
the fun I’ve had
from this ‘puter chair.

Why is it others
can ask of me
to join the fun
and revelry

But when I do
it’s taken bad
and makes me wish
I never had

tried to be kind
and thoughtful ,too,
to have ended up
offending you

©August 3, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2002-08-03 08:58 PM

Have I been there? Indeed I have...the computer age is an awesome thing, and I thank the man who designed emoticons

so I can put in some of what I would perceive to be my own facial expressions were I to be conversing eye-to-eye...

for I would want to see you

when I give a

or two...

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

2 posted 2002-08-03 08:59 PM

I think quite a few of us have been there. I agree with Karilea, the emoticons are wonderful things.

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

3 posted 2002-08-04 10:28 AM

Yes, they certainly are....but I am never
very good at using them....so...I will
just say SMILE!....love the title...
and how very true the words are to all of
us from time to time....never wanting to
or meaning to offend....

Moon Dust

Member Elite

since 1999-06-11

Posts 2177
Skelmersdale, UK

4 posted 2002-08-04 10:37 AM

Hehe I have a mad addiction to them :P

If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come?

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

5 posted 2002-08-04 10:38 AM

Yeah........it can happen and does quite often I am sure. It is hard to distinguish real concern and caring from the not so real when on the computer. Your words speak volumes and you said it beautifully. Aside from the message ... you penned a very good poem with some cool rhyme in it. I like the way you just let the thoughts flow and you encompassed the thought from it's birth to the demise to make your statement. Wonderfully done.

[This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (08-04-2002 01:55 PM).]

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2002-08-04 10:57 AM

VAS,
No offence taken, a delightful read, enjoyed.

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

7 posted 2002-08-04 12:04 PM

VAS - been there too, sometimes I wonder why the way the words come out...

BC

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

8 posted 2002-08-04 12:13 PM

Well, you haven't offended me either - So I guess you'd best just keep on writing...

Ceinwyn
Member Elite

since 2000-07-09

Posts 2175
VA

9 posted 2002-08-04 02:20 PM

Most definately offense is taken so easily when ppl have this tendency to want to believe what they perceive..blah Im too the point I don't care..

We will always take each other the wrong way on the internet and outside that door..know what I mean!? haha enough of my two cents but it was a great expression of your concerns..Loved it!! but no offense taken..

Kristen

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

10 posted 2002-08-04 02:36 PM

Hello my friend,
Love the poem.
Heart of gold may not communicate in silver, but the treasure is for sure.

ThisDiamond

OLIAS
Senior Member

since 2000-06-20

Posts 1090
Pearl city Iowa

11 posted 2002-08-04 03:14 PM

No Offence but.... I liked it !!! Thanks for sharing

Regards,
Olias.

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