Impact

Making vague promises. 

To an imaginary audience. 

Smiling even when it is unhelpful. 

Wondering if I am making an impact.

Should I try to impress them?

Or is that simply preventing us from understanding each other?

Making small promises. 

To a patient audience. 

I am no mastermind. 

But I can sometimes make up my mind. 

To try to make an impact. 

As unlikely as it is…
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