Meaning Between the Lines

Careful when you read between the lines, unsaid

Conjecture often just assumed instead

An air of erudition and suspense

Unsure of inner meaning in this stance

 

For we write cautiously often   indirect

Ashamed of honest error and neglect

So couch a message bearer can’t interpret

Duplicity and cagy words unfit

 

But if in truth we call a spade a spade

Tread on perception, honesty that may create much hate

Or jealousy or envy and revenge

And leave the truthful writer misery and stench

 

So some debate and study bible all their life

For meaning and interpretation strive

Or what did Shakespeare really mean?

The hidden in between perception curious and keen.

 

So next time when an email or letter sent

Do not leave innuendos, empty spaces cause they matter

Be careful for direct thought may provoke

And label you a callous most inconsiderate bloke.