Christopher Flaherty Poet Free verse

Dyslexia Tested

Maybe just maybe I am and always
have been an

Undiagnosed

Apoplectically archetypal orthodox

Dislexic

Who unfortunately tried to spell 
it out to anyone willing to listen 

But obviously my words came out
all mixed up and wrong

So I never made any sense whether
that was or be

Whether scribbled down profusely and
indiscriminately on paper

Or spoken word of mouth thinking
other's could follow my train of thought

Which I perceived to be a well thought 
out intelligent engaging conversation 

Only to find out later people were only
merely placating and appeasing me 

Because the one thing and defining characteristic I did have going for
me and on my side

Was that I what and while I lacked
in certain regards and area's

I somehow made up for in charisma
and sense of humor which manifested
in the guise of likeability

And the reason I used to get away
with things I never should have been
able to

But hey if they wanted to assume and
presume that of me

And they themselves opened up that
avenue of excuse for me to abuse

Then why on on wouldn't I take full
advantage and prey upon it

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