I Don't
I don't read much and never memorize words
I only use words that I remember
Write them on paper
And strike them on guitar or piano like chords
I don't sing and dance a lot
I only sing when I'm alone
Or sing and dance with children I see around
under a drone
I don't speak much and never write them all
With my pen, short words I can think of
Overflowing ink I wipe off
Thoughts I keep on mute and never call...
One night, my pen froze and my hand started to doze
I woke up the next day
And everyday from my body, both my frozen hand
and pen never slip away
Children asked me, "Why does 'DON'T' make all
people silly?"
I said, "We are the people. We can be silly sometimes,
even when most people always speak and act like chilli
... I don't!"
Copyright © Clifford Villalon | Year Posted 2025
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