Nuances

It's just that I meant...
I mean, I know I said...
You see, I know what I really meant to say...
But my words went
wrong; I was misled...
I think I went a little bit astray...
It was merely one small Nuance...

I didn't mean to insinuate...
I would never, ever imply...
You shouldn't have to read between
the lines; I shouldn't speculate...
I need to clarify...
I guess I said something I didn't mean...
Just one more little Nuance...

Not a great misunderstanding...
But enough to cause concern...
I don't wonder that you are a bit confused...
I didn't mean to be demanding...
I believe in live and learn...
What I started to say became infused
With, of course, another Nuance...

It is a very unusual rule...
Changing the meaning of a word...
And turning a subtle innuendo into a trap...
Now I feel just like a fool...
This is completely absurd...
For shades of thought to cause such a mishap...
You guessed it, it was a Nuance...

Once and for all I need to tell you...
Straight out, with no guessing games...
That I love you with all my heart and soul, my dear...
So, please do not misconstrue...
All my meanings will be the same...
For you, forever, I promise to be sincere...
No more Nuances here!

Lora Frikken ~ 10-10-02