Vent-Riloquist

within my mind like stringless mimes
reside the voices of discontent
discussing in their troubled tones
the conundrum of implied intent

“I’ll say this”, and “he’ll say that”
“she’ll do thus”, and “I’ll do so”
no invites to cerebral tea
 for conversations of “me with me”

for all the puppets in my head
dance to tunes I choose to play
none have the voice to boldly say
“move on, you dwell in yesterday”


©6/18/2018


for Ventriloquist Poetry Contest/Anthony Slausen
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 5:52 AM
Wow, John. Congrats on your win with this awesome poem. A FAVE for me.
Gentry Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 9:26 PM
This to me is such a brilliant take on the theme, ventriloquist. Congratulations on your win!
Gupta Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 9:59 AM
Nicely dealt with the theme ... Enjoyed reading it ...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 9:52 AM
Ooh I like it! Good luck in the contest John :) xomo!
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