I learned to read words
In both English and Spanish
But never how to read
Between the lines
I learned to use subtitles
If I want to make sure
That what I am hearing
Is what’s actually being said
I learned that sometimes
If I might hear “lettuce”
Someone really said “let us”
And I appreciate the clarity
I learned other times
What is written in subtitles
Is not what the person really said
And it makes me feel confused
If I watch but do not read
If I read but do not listen
If it comes out one way
But can be taken another
How do I know which is right
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