Conference: Practicing with Wise Speech

Disconnections,
Misconceptions,
Misunderstandings,
And such like snafus,

That’s today’s news,
But I refuse
To despair
Or cease to care,

I shall continue to try
And see eye to eye,
With those who confuse
Or are confused by

My particular way or style;
I’ll just wait a while,
Practice patience
Until I can do it

Without losing my balance,
My resolve will
See me through it,
Listening and clarifying,

Or simply accepting
And moving on
To the next item
In our communication,

No wasting time
Correcting what’s past,
But instead looking forward
To the next impasse;

‘That’ll be interesting,’
I’ll think, ‘Another opportunity
To fall into the sink,
But maybe this time I’ll test the waters,
Before I drink!’