Clarity

I believe it is possible
To speak and write
Using simple, clear
And precise language,
With words
That unquestionably
Come from the heart,
In a way
That their meanings
Can’t be lost
Or misconstrued.
All too often
Our language conveys
Subtle cues
Read between the lines
That deliver
Another message entirely
Than the one we intend.
Often our judgments
Are heard
In the words we choose.
For our words
To hit their mark,
And not be clouded
By the prejudices we hold,
We need to be aware
Of the context
From which we speak.
Only in acceptance of others,
Can we get our message across.