Sesquipedalian

does he even know
of which he speaks;
rattling on, it seems for weeks.

words he deems so slick.
never cutting to the quick.

on and on with endless chatter
not unlike the mad, mad hatter
(though even he had more sanity) 


words on words
long and slow
words from where
God only knows

his breath escapes 
from somewhere deep.

excuse me
if i fall asleep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Kiser Avatar
March 26, 2019 at 4:52 AM
Oh gosh, been there; done that, way too many times. It's even worse when they're slow-talkers.
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
March 25, 2019 at 7:42 AM
lol
Krutsinger Avatar
March 25, 2019 at 7:15 AM
Oh, I have not only met him I am related to him, but she is a she. Ha!
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
March 25, 2019 at 7:41 AM
lol
Godwin Avatar
March 24, 2019 at 7:26 PM
Love your poetic sarcasm served so cuttingly raw; it's how my own mind often ink-vents. Good therapy, yes? The mood is set and the attitude delivered in brevity strokes of much volume! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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