Diplomacy speaks with words of fine gold.
It’s skilllfulness heals “discomforts” untold.
By words well-thought through it puts folks at ease.
It’s clarity doesn’t leave “shadows” which “tease”.
Diplomacy’s wisdom is tempered with light
And offers encouragement birthed from clear sight.
Diplomacy softens a word with hard edge
And does not leave doubt or “drive in a wedge”.
It seeks to speak truth and bring about peace
To free folks from fears and bring deep release.
It is a skill to be much-desired.
Through wisdom and caring it is inspired.
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
James 1:19 KJV
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”
Proverbs 17:27 KJV
© 2014 Arlene Schwartzkopf