An email from a friend,
Has puzzled me very much.
Trying to figure out,
If a sensitive nerve I’ve touched.
Our conversation quite friendly,
Nothing out of the ordinary.
Like, “How does your garden grow?”
No tone from me contrary.
I’ll admit I’m kind of wordy,
Can tend to bloviate.
Everything from soup to nuts,
About the day on my plate.
Wasn’t bragging on me,
Asked him various questions.
Like how’s his day going?
No need for a confession.
He was having his lunch,
While typing to me.
A break in the day,
A moment or two free.
So, I see this reply,
ALL CAPS ARE NOW TYPED.
Like he’s shouting at me,
Maybe picking a fight.
Don’t want to reply yet,
Or sarcastic to be.
I really like this guy.
Is he angry with me?
I decided to walk away.
Give me time to digest.
That’s the problem with emails,
May not behave your best.
What you write can come out wrong,
Not realizing you may offend.
And, then the damage is done,
Once you click the mouse and send.
I returned to the email.
Asked if I should apologize.
Waiting now for a reply,
What’s up with this guy?
Now I’m impatient.
With myself, just pissed.
For letting this get to me.
Is there something I missed?
He then typed he was sorry.
For making me feel flustered.
It was an accident, unintended.
CAPS got stuck with peanut butter.
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Author:
WriteBeLight (
Offline) - Published: January 13th, 2017 06:13
- Category: Humor
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Interesting poem HONEY because I use a lot of CAPS for emphasis. One GUY posted me back and said WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING ~ up til then I was unaware that CAPS meant shouting. In future I'll blame it in the PEANUT BUTTER ~ very droll ~ Peanut buttery hugs ! BRIAN
Hi there Dear Brian! Thanks for the peanutty hugs. Yes, I briefly thought of you during writing this and know that you like to emphasis on particular points. But, what I have seen happen is, if I type in caps then people have said why was I shouting. It is just the software I use requires caps. And, should I go to answer an email, I may continue in caps. It is funny what people read between the lines sometimes. I always try to have a friendly tone in my emails and remember to undo the caps button.
I love the poem..You are so gifted with writing. I can understand the confusion.with the capital letters for sure!! Another poem that I absolutely enjoyed reading!-Christina
Thanks so much Christina! And so are you! I am very glad you enjoyed this. I can only imagine what that guy\'s keyboard really looks like. hahaha 🙂
Ha ha WBL..
I to love this poem
And have been
In the same
Predicament
But with me
It is because
I'm illiterate
If it doesn't
Have spell
Check the
Email cannot
Be read...
Great poem..
You are far from illiterate! And very, very funny and articulate. Thanks so much for that comment. And, I can relate to your spell check point. 🙂
Haha oh so true....enjoyed the ending lol. Very cute!
~SS
Thanks so much! I appreciate your comment. 🙂
Wonderfully written! Funny in its entirety, presentation and truth! -- phoenix
Oh thanks Phoenix8523. That is so kind. I am glad you got a laugh. And, I agree about the truth when the CAPs lock thing happens. Thanks again!
Now this made me laugh. My worst experience whilst working was an email of mine giving legal advice in which I warned against the possible motives of a man of the cloth. This was unintentionally forwarded to him by the recipient.
Ouch! Sorry to see that happen. Email can be a tough thing, especially when you are in a hurry to respond. There should be some kind of mood checker. Thanks for the comment!
LOL! Great write, I've had that happen to me
Thanks Tony!
Welcome
I am currently in a similar relation ship. I know how tricky it can be. Great poem! And best of luck to you!
Thanks My Brain! It is funny what your mind does when you see all Caps. Thanks for the comment. Hope all works out well for you, too.
Precious story with capital ending.
Very clever Augustus! Thanks!
he will give in and apoligize,i`m sure he is thinking about it now
Yes he did realize like all of us who communicate this way 😆😆
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