Retribution

The other day I overheard Two woman's slanderous chatter About another nameless soul Who’s fortunate absence, thank god, Spared her their injurious libel. I thought to myself, if I had A petty wish that would come true I’d long for swift retribution For malicious people like them To receive involuntary Volition at their own expense By socking themselves in the face. I wonder how many lost teeth It would take to learn the lesson? A lesson forsooth Is oftentimes difficult: Like losing a tooth