Have you ever been terrified
Of being misunderstood
You try something different
You go out on a limb
You know what you mean
But the world looks back
Without understanding
Have you ever made a point
And they got it all wrong
Your speech becomes another's
And they miss everything you said
It is the risk we all take
When we open our mouths
Or pick up our pens
The crowds of people waiting
To pounce on a position
And make it their own
Without even knowing
It is just opposite of their cause
They read too deeply
They read what wasn't there
Interpretation is a hazard
For all concerned
Be careful what you put
Between the lines
Be more careful
What you pick up
In words you thought you understood
