Making Conversation

I struggle with conversation,
what to say I'm never sure
and after introductions
I can't think of any more!

A comment on the weather,
'it's cold for the time of year'
or 'how's work going at the moment?'
is all I can manage I fear.

I'm not one for idle chatter,
don't seem to have the knack,
to engage in conversation
with small talk I do lack.

The thought of talking scares me
nerves turn my mind to mush!
I obviously need more practice
but it's been easier just to hush!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Johnson Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 5:29 AM
Leave your mouth open and let the words flow babe, i used to be shy for half an age, love your verse, it flows, is sage, says this dummy from down under...
Dietrich Avatar
August 26, 2011 at 9:57 PM
This is very cute. it shows you DO have the wit and cleverness needed for small talk. Just practice with strangers,like when standing in line at a store. I probably bother some people that way. I'll start talking to a complete stranger about something on the cover of a magazine by the checkout stand! enjoyed this poem!
Castro Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 9:23 PM
:) its always a pleasure reading your poems
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