Those Thoughtless Are Impossible Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

The only ones concerned,
About one's tone and manner of speech...
Are those listening to just the delivery,
Prepared to critique.
But can not repeat,
The contents intended in the message.

'What was meant by what you said? '

~Which part? ~

'The part where I thought you raised your voice,
Unnecessarily.'

~Oh.
The part when I mentioned,
Those thoughtless are impossible people...
To live with without becoming bitter.
They neither listen to comprehend,
Or want to achieve understanding.
That part? ~

'I guess that's it.
I don't really know.
But I do remember the 'tone' you used.
And I am sure I'm not the only one,
Who felt offended, disappointed...
And abused by your delivery.'

~Was it the message that offended?
Or was it my tone and use of emphasis? ~

'Gee.
I didn't expect to be interrogated.
That's what I mean.
If 'you' don't remember the topic,
What purpose did you intend? '