Labels

Celina Schaller

by Celina Schaller

Story

You say labels confuse you.

It’s true, there are quite a few.

Some people might use one

but with one, others are not yet done.


Just ask completely plain.

We would like to explain.

And if we use a word

that you have never heard,

just ask again

until you comprehend.


If you get something wrong

it won’t take long,

for us to tell you

and talk it through.


We only get offended

if the wrong use was intended.

Then you being our friend

might come to an end.

But if your intentions were good

it will be understood.

One mistake

is something everyone can make.


So this is my advice:

If asking once does not suffice,

just ask twice.

And if it doesn’t feel precise

after asking twice,

just ask thrice.

© Celina Schaller 2023-12-11

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