It's not like me to drop profanity
That we have this right of speech
To be heard above the insanity
Says we can use it; it's in our reach

But I prefer to use a decent tongue
Even when strong anger burns deep
I respect the company that I'm among
I bite my lip and tight my lips keep

Aptly chosen words are more respected
I use the epithets in silence, not aloud
I want the audience enrapt, connected
To win them over as I have avowed