a bothersome reminder of being only human
is when the words i utter on the moment's spur
though guided not by sinister intentions
get misconstrued to be attacks
abrasive, rude, and against all convention
though speech itself is already a sign of opening up
a task which was impossible for me while growing up
my messages may still be subjects to miscommunication
it's not that person's problem, as i in the past defended
no, i have already comprehended
that speaking eloquently
is my curve of learning to be tended
so how to rid myself of feeing guilt
for causing pain when causing pain
was something that i did not mean?
of course, a perfect chance to learn
to practice skills that still require polishing
talking without demolishing friendships
and without shocking
must not give in to that old demon, shyness
and make the effort to find apologetic words
to smooth those bitter little hurdles in the road
and who knows? maybe if i am successful
the listener may yet find worthy meaning
in what was heard
