Brian Strand Poet Verse

FLATTERY

poor
  compliments
abound
  
nothing
  put
   into
       words

peeling
    stucco
     fading
into
  the unconscious 

an
  absence
of
  atmosphere

careless
   sentiments
     of
        the
austere 

too
  vague
     surreal 

  elementary
&
  the
     unreal

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Valsa George December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM You are so right dear Brian. When words of compliments are given lacking real feelings and sincere sentiments, they stoop to mere flattery. Wish you the joy and peace of Christmas! Also a big Thank Q for the top placement given to me in your latest contest.