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Like The Touch Of A Button
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Sometimes without thinking we say things that are probably taken the wrong way and it can end up really hurting another when it wasn’t meant to. A person’s feelings are like a computer, the difference when we push the wrong button, there is no return, so we should consider what we are saying and how it will taken before we touch the button.

Like the touch Of A Button

Funny how we all react to life,
Words said, things that we do,
Never knowing how we are taken,
By the important few.

Just by the touch of a button,
Known fact, we’re not the same,
Playing with another’s feelings,
Is not just another game.

We can turn them on or off,
We can hear them laugh or cry,
Become angry or just  back away,
The touch of a button, not knowing why.

I’ve believed you watch the words you say,
So you don’t lead others astray,
So others just don’t take you wrong,
With innocent words said everyday.

Love and life are far too precious,
The thought of ever setting them free,
Because of words said in fun or joke.
Upsetting words said innocently.

Never wanting or ever meaning to hurt,
Can platy a number on ones heart,
So like the touch of a button, think,
Before you hit the button that says START.



 


 


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 Reviews of "Like The Touch Of A Button"
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2007
Like a bullet to the heart once it's hit nowt will restart...

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 26, 2007
So true! We need to be careful of what we say.WEll done!

ET

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on September 26, 2007
Love the way this journey transpires so delicately. Yes, words mean something and one should always make it a point to think before speaking because sometimes there is no turning back....

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed on September 26, 2007
This is a wonderful write dear sis, I agree we shouldn't push that button until we are fully in control.

Love you sis
Selena

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on September 26, 2007
Rose, I did that the other day and sent an email to someone that I serve on the board of directors with, for a local organization. Just after I hit 'send' I realized I may have been a bit too stern in my communication...and had to follow that up with a phone call. All ended well but it requires we really think through the words we use.

Very insiteful write,
Dan

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on September 26, 2007
Absolutely, engage brain before putting mouth in motion. A good rule to follow, but ... not an easy one.

This is a good reminder as I start my day.

Kathy

Reviewed on September 26, 2007
I need to do this very thing myself...I usually end up saying the wrong thing before I realize what I have said, then I end up embarrassing myself or the other person or hurting their feelings. I then have to apologize, and I end up feeling (and probably looking) foolish. Good advice here, Rose! Very well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

Reviewed on September 26, 2007
Think sometimes before speaking, sometimes hard to do but should be done. Wonderful poem.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on September 26, 2007
Kind words are what make the heart sing, Mis-commuication does happen at times,, it is the deliberate hurtful ones that really pain.
Great poem,, Christine

Reviewed by Sophia Arbeau (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2007
What sound advice --- pity all didnt live by this. Great message, mom. I love you.

Sophia xo

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on September 26, 2007
sage advice

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on September 26, 2007
Very Good Advice, Rose.

Reviewed on September 26, 2007
And these are wise words Rose.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2007
Excellent writing sweet lady,words so very true,enjoyed very much...enjoy your day Rose...Hugsssss
Love,
Chanti Lace

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on September 26, 2007
words cut as sharp as any knife and deeper.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 26, 2007
This is so very true, for different people have aversions to different things and also from different people. For example sarcasm from one person may be tolerated only because you know that person can only express themselves that way or because they are family and you are stuck with them...others however you may be close to and when they are sarcastic you can so easily hurt them for they do not expect it to come from someone who cares about them.

Great message for all...
Fee

Reviewed on September 26, 2007
Rose,

I hear ya! Excellent message to think before you act. Well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.


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