T Sub Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

The fated time has now arrived
My thin illusion cracks and dies
Confused, your eyebrows take a dive
Though shattered mask did never lie

Thick volumes of the things I missed
To flowing dancers, such a gaffe
The choreographer is pissed
With knowing looks, the dancers laugh

Why yes, I heard the thumping drum
It's not as if my ears don't work
Feel free to color me as dumb
There’s no point to explain my quirks

Invariant is this same dance
In social realm, it’s just my luck
The only thing that’s left to chance,
How long ‘til you say “What the heck?”

9/10/16
© Thomas W. Quigley
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 9/16/2016 11:09:00 AM
This poem sums up my life. An amazing write.
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Tom Quigley
Date: 9/16/2016 11:46:00 AM
My sincerest apologies, sweetie!
Date: 9/13/2016 12:38:00 PM
Don't know how I missed this one Tom. I used to be pretty social but now I cringe at the thought of crowds. I prefer my own company. Really a fun read Tom:)
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Tom Quigley
Date: 9/14/2016 1:53:00 AM
Thanks, Daniel! Yes, this is an honest write in that regard...
Date: 9/11/2016 9:13:00 PM
this is cute, Tom. I enjoyed the read.
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Tom Quigley
Date: 9/12/2016 8:56:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea
Date: 9/11/2016 4:22:00 AM
That last stanza shows how we all wonder at times what is really going on in a social gathering where we are all trying to do and say the right thing. The social dance. Great poem
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Tom Quigley
Date: 9/11/2016 5:50:00 PM
Thanks, Eileen! Yeah, not my strong suit...good fodder for writing, though.
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