These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Communication

To say the things I'd like to say
is always my first goal,
but thoughts expressed of the day to day
may end up not quite whole.

Why do the things, that mean the most
within the heart of me
become some sad words, often toast
when I speak them liberally?

Why do my tries to share the Truth
so often just fall flat?
Why does the zeal from my own youth
seem best when under my hat?

Confused our speech the Lord, He did
when Man built to the stars.
Improper worship must be rid.
So, language met with scars.

Communication fractures much
when views are not the same.
We speak with strength all hearts to touch,
but hearing is to blame.

by Jay O’Toole
on January 24th, 2023