This is what I am saying... <br />From my lips to your ears. <br />I apologize for making statements, <br />Attributed to me while in the company... <br />Of those very wealthy and supporting my campaign. <br />When I thought my comments were not being recorded. <br />And it was extremely foolish of me to do that, <br />After nibbling on the glazed roasted chicken... <br />Topped with honey mustard sauce. <br />And then to take a sip of the exquisite champagne? <br />Whew...no one should consciously do that to then speak. <br />I had no idea I was being recorded. <br /> <br />However... <br />Once that was brought to my attention. <br />And I had time to change my mind, <br />I awakened the next day with the realization... <br />I had made a mistake in assessing, <br />The lives of the people I so dearly want to represent. <br />AND what I actually meant to say, <br />Was not taped at all. <br />It was there in my head seeking to find my lips. <br /> <br />I hope that 'this' explanation makes clearer my position. <br />I am so filled with love and empathy for all of my fellow-men. <br />And fellow-women, fellow-children and their fellow-pets. <br /> <br />'May I ask a question? ' <br /> <br />Of course. <br />By all means. <br /> <br />'Who are you? ' <br /> <br />Well... <br />I am certainly not that other guy! <br />You can rely on me 100%. <br /> <br />'Does that include the 47% you earlier excluded, <br />From the giving of your love and empathy? ' <br /> <br />That would be two questions. <br />And I recall you requested to ask just one.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/what-i-actually-meant-to-say/
