The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller
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Wham!
Making a point of emphasis.
My wife was first to mention
the way I slap the table
during passionate conversation
or heated debate.
She doesn’t seem to care
for my excited form of emphasis,
my exclamation points writ audibly
with open hand or closed fist.
I concede her points.
It may seem rude
and even elevate tensions
during a volatile moment.
Inwardly I smile.
Even though contentious,
I am glad my soul and spirit
remain connected to my body.