Communication

by Padmaja Iyengar-Paddy

The way we communicate
Tends to often indicate,
How well we can express;
How well we can impress.

Communication can make or mar;
It can dump us or take us very far.
No wonder, it is taught in business schools,
As it has its own set of modes and rules...

Communication could be formal or informal –
Could be through gestures, verbal or nonverbal.
Whichever mode of communication we choose,
We need to ensure that it is put to best use.

Dress, hair, facial expressions and postures,
Words, Voice volume, speech rate and gestures –
All greatly impact our communication skills,
As they could send out right or wrong signals.

Avoid ambiguous and distorted communication,
That leads to misunderstandings and confusion.
Formal or informal – written, oral or gestures,
It should offer no scope for any conjectures.

Good communication skills build relationships,
And are an imperative for lasting friendships.
They play a huge role in developing business,
In enhancing contacts and forging closeness.

Communication is a powerful tool
To become like one born to rule,
To seem always like a dude cool,
To not end up looking like a fool!

17-Nov-2013

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Comments on this Poem

Communication skill helps to achieve all in flying colours if one articulate in putting forth matters to win heart, mind and soul of all! Whatever it is if one is well versed in general knowledge, common sense and presence of mind sure!

T A Ramesh
25-May-2021 12:21 PM

Wonderful. It looks like that you are not writing. You are drawing sentences supplied by someone from backstage. I have to rethink to claim that I am also a poet. No No. ... Better I give it up. God bless You.

manoji
15-May-2014 07:42 AM

Thanks for liking this one, Nathmailji.

Padmaja Iyengar
19-Nov-2013 16:04 PM

Good communication skills build relationship,and you have made nice
relationship with your readers by writing good poetry & time to time comments on others' poems as well as hand to hand communication,
A lot of thanks Mam.

Nathmal Sharma
19-Nov-2013 09:23 AM

Thanks for your appreciation, Jaipalji.

Padmaja Iyengar
19-Nov-2013 06:01 AM

A very well thought of composition..

jaipalsingh
19-Nov-2013 01:19 AM

Many thanks Bhaskarji for that e-appreciation and Kulbir, for your A+ rating.

Padmaja Iyengar
18-Nov-2013 23:17 PM

A+

Kulbir
18-Nov-2013 13:25 PM

excellent.. evocative..emotive..expressive...!!!

Bhaskar Jha
18-Nov-2013 12:16 PM

Thanks very much kingshuk, Nairji and Ru for your kind appreciation of this poem..I'm very tempted to write a series of poems on management topics...let's see...

Padmaja Iyengar
18-Nov-2013 09:09 AM

Nice one on "Communication", Padmaja.........A lot to take back from your poem for many!

kingshuk
18-Nov-2013 08:39 AM

Very educative, coming from a real expert!

madathilnair
18-Nov-2013 08:28 AM

excellent Paddy!!

Ru
18-Nov-2013 06:44 AM