and then i roll back
what i said as if afraid
of some close cliff edge
my words might roll us over
corralling meaning
with caveat and fine print
boilerplating thoughts
until they're so wrapped in fluffy
they choke and fade to silence
#Choka #SmallPoems #Poetry #Writing #MastoPrompt 28 May 2024 - qualify.
Steven Cudahy /
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2024-06-13 21:59:01
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