Scrambled words and spam

It seems
At least to me
That…..they
Are always there
Hidden in those instants
Wherein I lose my focus
Drift into “un-thinking”
Move without my own consent

Call ‘em what you will
Imps, trolls, the Billy goats Gruff
A synaptic surfer
Washed ashore

Popcorn scattered on the beach
Pursued by satiations seagulls
An off-key note
Sabotaging a symphony

A keyboard cannibal
Consuming all thought
Hunting in the alphabetic jungle
Of scrambled words

I have cursed them and cajoled them
All to no avail
An effort less successful
Than a dog chasing its tail
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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September 17, 2026 at 4:16 PM
this is my favorite verse: A keyboard cannibal Consuming all thought Hunting in the alphabetic jungle Of scrambled words 'alphabetic jungle' = spot on
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