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Say – yes, when you want to say – No
by Ashok Sharda
SAY – yes,
When you want to say – NO
You can always add – YES,
I want to say –no!
No doesnÂ’t know
How to drill a bore
No amount of oration
Will find its goal.
Use your skull
In order to get into the other
Only a YES, the burglar
Is competent enough
To break open the door.
Simply walk in
And register your- NO.
06/01/2004 Author's Note: Communication is an intricate thing. It’s difficult to penetrate any one’s skull with a NO. But there are positive ways of saying a no. Say, you are right before you utter your disagreement.The person will listen to you.
Posted on 06/01/2004
Copyright © 2025 Ashok Sharda
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Alison McKenzie on 06/01/04 at 06:32 AM It's difficult to find argument with Yes, isn't it? *grinning* |
| Posted by Michele Schottelkorb on 06/03/04 at 02:01 AM oh, ashok... i needed to read this today, at precisely this moment... brilliant... you attract more with sugar than vinegar... kill them with kindness... and all that... bravisimo, my friend... blessings... |
| Posted by Nadia Gilbert Kent on 06/03/04 at 06:03 AM Struggling on the recieving end of this one. Lovely way to express the other side. |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 06/04/04 at 08:35 PM Nicely reflects how confusing our world of positives and negatives can be. |
| Posted by Kara Hayostek on 06/04/04 at 08:39 PM Good advice, I could have some fun with this. Yes....no wait, I changed my mind. hahaha |
| Posted by JD Clay on 06/05/04 at 08:38 PM Judicial poetry, Ashok. A welcome reminder to keep confirmation in our breast pocket, while checking ambiguity at the door.
Pe4ce... |
| Posted by Marjorie Anne Reagan on 01/03/05 at 04:07 PM We have a Southern Saying here in America "You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar." Keeping doors open with a smile and gentility is an art when saying something negative. Great Read! |
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