"The Tone of Voice"

It's not so much what we say

As the manner in which we say it.

It's not so much the language we use

As the tone in which we convey it.

"Come here!" I sharply ordered;

And a child cowered and wept.

"Come here." I softly whispered; 

And into my arms he crept.

Words may be mild and fair, 

But the tone pierces like a dart.

Words may be soft as summer air,

But the tone can break a heart. 

                                                                                                                                            -Author Unknown

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