Thought and Poem

Thought and Poem – September 8, 20104

Who of us doesn’t like to let others know our opinion on stuff…anything…If we like something we are usually the first to shout it out. If we don’t like something we usually let you know over and over and…over…again. If we are not sure how we feel, we will get back to you. So, if you don’t want to know how others feel about what you are doing, eating, reading, wearing, driving, promoting, demoting, buying, selling…etc...Don’t ask…or better yet…don’t give anyone eye contact when you are around them!

Most times, we are not shy when it comes to letting people know how we “feel.” When we are happy, we Whoop and Holler…and Yippee Yi Yea…When we are sad, we tend to mumble and grumble, and sit on the “pity potty.” When we are angry…well no need to explain…our tone of voice, the loudness of our voices and the words we choose usually gives anyone around us a heads up…we are angry.

Over the years, I have learned that just as we may have days where we are happy and sad, there are going to be days when we have our bouts with anger and EVERYONE will know it. The hubby works later, the children ask if they can eat at their friend’s houses, the cat begs the mouse to let him in the little room behind the hole in the wall and bribes it with a chunk of cheese and the dog has his tail between his legs, his paws over his eyes and he is trying very hard to make friends with the cat and the mouse. The neighbors close their windows and doors and shut their lights off and pretend they are out just in case you have that moment where you want someone to talk to.

How we use our words when we are emotional, whether happy, sad or angry will help us to know if people will want to listen to us when we need them. We all need to learn the proper way of expressing ourselves.

What about you? When you are angry what do you do to keep your temper under control so that you do not scare others, hurt others, and abuse others…but that you can let out your words where people listen to you? Share your thoughts with us…Jeanne Claire Probst

Got Something to Say?

Say what you mean just spit it out,

But do so in a nice way, use your “in-door” voices, you don’t have to shout.

Don’t hem and haw around the bushes but get right to the point,

And say what you mean, just think before you speak so that others you will not disappoint.

Make your words mean exactly how you may feel,

And don’t worry if others do not think what you say is a big deal.

You are the only one who truly knows what is in your heart,

But if others are to understand you, be honest in choosing your words from the start.

Learn to speak so that others will want to hear,

And speak in a way that others will themselves around you want to be near.

Always remember that others may not quite understand,

All that you are trying to say and to clarify what you are meaning they might demand.

Most of all make your words stand upright and tall,

And don’t let other people’s response; cause you from your view point to fall.

Be brave to share what is on your mind,

Just remember to be respectful and to always be kind.

Then you will find that most often people will listen when you speak,

Your soft temperament will not be misconstrued as weak.

Learn to say what you mean just spit it out,

This way other will learn what you are all about.

Jeanne Claire Probst