SOMETIMES

You know, when I speak to people,

especially those I love, I sometimes

want to get across a point that I feel

needs to be addressed, and think I do

it in such a way as to irritate them.

I sometimes speak a little louder

or use cuss words to emphasize

the point.

I don't mean to hurt anyone's

feelings, but think I do, unintentionally.

Sometimes I feel it's the only way

to make them understand; to feel

the importance of what I'm trying

to bring to their attention.

My voice is not unduly loud, so

sometimes have to raise it

to be heard.

Also, when excited, I sometimes

speak louder than intended, and

people think I'm angry. I'm not,

just so anxious to get the person

to understand what I'm trying to say.

Sometimes, I feel as though

I'll never be heard

unless I raise my voice.

Frustration sometimes

makes me louder.

When I feel someone isn't

really listening, isn't getting

the point I'm trying to make,

it is indeed, frustrating

So, if I've given any of you

the wrong idea, or getting you

upset or angry with me,

please re-think whatever

it is that we talked about,

and realize that I sometimes

come across differently

than was the intention.

I love everyone so much,

and would never do or say

anything to purposely

hurt you, so please realize

that I do get carried away

with my zeal. Sometimes.

I love you all.

D