So many words mean much to so many

And it comes with spending not a penny

Making us see things to which we connect 

Filling our minds with things very complex



Some of it thrills us with good warm feelings

Whilst others say things which send us reeling

Although nothing here is intended to antagonize

It is understandable some can provide a surprise



What interpretations one makes from here reading 

Is quite likely to be very different with ears seeing 

For the perception each of has is based on stance

Which - without hearing them - gives little chance



To the well-intentioned thought and quite lively flow

Which pours forth from the goodness of a heart shown

Resting upon a sleeve where it is quite proudly worn

Even though awareness of many other people's scorn



Makes one shuffle one's positions from time to time

For fear of insult is always under skin which is primed

By smarting from so many heavy words slung in the past

It is a wonder it continues at all ... but good things do last.



Christopher W. Thomas

9:10am Monday 1/5/98