That rough draft life

You know how your third draft of an essay more accurately captures your original thought? that earlier drafts do not reflect your true tone, mood or intent? Almost everything I say is the rough draft. If I could go back and revise it, the ready-print version would be more measured, less assuming, less chatter. But to others, the words that form on the lips are necessarily in final form. They never appear to others as the first try to form a response. Since oral speech presents none of the editing capability of the written word, it is wise to heed James. "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."