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Words On the Go

Words can be whimsical, a merry-go-round
They run in a circle, they bounce up and down
They play hide-and-seek, until they are found
Look how quickly the little ones grow!

Words can seduce like a scandalous dance
They'll perplex the complex, if given a chance
They're as sincere as England, as sexy as France
As reckless as the caution they throw

Words can get tipsy if taken too much
The pretentious go on-and-on about such-and-such
The brutish ones can bail you out in a clutch
The foolhardy don't know they don't know

Words can be tacky, tongue wagging gabs
Words can be lavish and leave you the tab
Words can covertly steal and grab
Their smile is only for show

Words can impulsively issue a dare
Words can react with extravagant flair
But words must always be handled with care
When timing's too slow, for words on the go

Look how quickly the little ones grow!
As reckless as the caution they throw
The foolhardy don't know they don't know
Their smile is only for show
When timing's too slow 
For words on the go-

8/7/18

Copyright © Michelle Faulkner | Year Posted 2018

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Line Gauthier Date: 1/20/2021 4:18:00 PM What a fun and playful study on words ~ so glad this charming poem was published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~ Login to Reply

John Watt Date: 10/20/2020 10:41:00 PM Coming back to see how well your little ones have grown! This is an excellent choice for the Anthology, as are your other two. Crossing my fingers that you will be well represented in the PS Anthology! Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 12/1/2020 7:55:00 PM I'm glad it will be included, as your wonderful poems also, John :)

John Watt Date: 8/1/2020 9:13:00 PM Michelle, you must know me pretty well to recommend this one... I love wordplay and writings about writing, and rollicking rhythms. I see you won with Nina which must make you feel very accomplished... I really enjoyed how you anthropomorphize words to be different ages and personalities, with varying virtues and vices. Definitely a FAV for me, to be enjoyed multiple times in the future. Love the rhymes and form too, it's similar to a Constanza which I've seen a few of lately. Parfait! ~ John Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/2/2020 4:59:00 PM I'm so glad you liked it, John - and I never thought about the 'personification' angle of this before, so thank you for the new perspective! As for the form, I had noticed Nina had done a few of her poems in a similar style, so I very shamelessly copied her! It is fun to go back and revisit some of the older writes, isn't it?

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/31/2018 12:58:00 PM A brilliant winning entry Michelle. Congratulations! Excellent and a fave for me as well! : ) Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/31/2018 3:14:00 PM So grateful for your visit and kind words, Connie!

Susan Gentry Date: 8/30/2018 1:52:00 PM Really enjoyed this! Congratulations on your win. Well written, rhymes are excellent, and all fell into place. :) Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/31/2018 3:14:00 PM Thank you, again, Susan, your comments always brighten my day!

Viv Wigley Date: 8/29/2018 6:43:00 AM Very clever, Michelle, and how true. Congrats! Viv x Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/31/2018 3:15:00 PM Thank you, Viv, I enjoyed yours as well!

Janice Canerdy Date: 8/28/2018 7:15:00 PM I'm back to say CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/31/2018 3:15:00 PM Thank you again, Janice, congratulations to you too!

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/28/2018 5:32:00 PM If I could make this a 'double-FAV' I would, Michelle. I think it just sums up what any writer, but especially a poet, is all about. Really now, get this published somewhere. You've got my endorsement. (Soupmail) Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/28/2018 6:07:00 PM I was wondering if my work was really ready to submit to a publication, but now I think I may try it!

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/14/2018 10:09:00 AM Just read it again, and it's even better the second time around, which is the sign of actual literary value ! by the way. Hold on to the rights for this one, Michelle. Best wishes, gw Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/16/2018 2:29:00 PM Thanks, I definitely will!

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 8/14/2018 9:40:00 AM Greeeaat poem!! Love the crisp coolness of the rhymes, Michelle. It flows w/such hip-bop truthfulness. So jazzy oxinato shines your pulsar pen. Love and more love always. Romantic Warrior Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/16/2018 2:32:00 PM Thanks, Freddie - I like 'Waltzing Words' very clever- Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 8/14/2018 9:44:00 AM Btw ... the original title, "Words Can Be" had me thinking of an alternative name dancing in my head while reading this sublime poem ... "Word Waltzing." Ha, ha ... ha! Love and hugs.

Anil Deo Date: 8/13/2018 7:21:00 AM Amen and yes, to WORD/S. Look how "from," - in Latin, EX - becomes EXISTENTIALISM. Shalom, and thanks for reading my senryu on skies. Anil Deo Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/13/2018 2:44:00 PM Thank you for that wise nugget of a word, wishing you all the best!

Janice Canerdy Date: 8/12/2018 7:12:00 PM This is proof that a poem can be rollicking AND meaningful, Michelle! Janice Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/13/2018 2:44:00 PM Thank you for your visit and kind comment, Janice!

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/9/2018 12:12:00 PM A winner for sure, Michelle --- at least in my book. Such a delightful romp, so perfectly penned. It's a fave of mine for sure! Best wishes, Gershon Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/11/2018 6:15:00 PM Always grateful for your encouraging comments, Gershon!

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/7/2018 3:13:00 PM Lovely verse Michelle but we'd be speechless without them. Good luck. Tom Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/7/2018 6:14:00 PM That is literally true, thanks Tom!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/7/2018 1:12:00 PM I do not have much time, but so glad I took the tie to read this poem. This verse is 100 percent adorable: "They'll perplex the complex, if given a chance They're as sincere as England, as sexy as France." I love the sense of fun in this poem, Michelle. Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/7/2018 1:22:00 PM Thanks, Caren - this originally was an older piece (from twenty plus years on) but I actually rewrote and edited it so much it became something completely new!