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Catch ye later. ...sorry. I'll see you soon, yeah? No. That's not formal enough. It was lovely meeting you, see you another time! There it is. Be more enthusiastic. A farewell should feel personal. So much for quickness. Shake hands, offer an one-armed hug, a pat on the back. Yes, you may have just met them but they deserve your respect, don't they? They were a bit of a ***** to you, though... That's why I'm being deferential. So I don't turn out like them. Wait - so you articulate your words differently? Speak in a way that isn't you? It just feels natural. No, it's a barrier; hurtful to yourself. I don't feel that pain. Because it's not real pain. It's disintegration, the loss of identity. The words are unimportant, it's the tongue that orates them that matters. Just - catch ye later, alright?
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2d ago
Jun 3, 2026 at 8:48 AM UTC
Let Me Rephrase That
Catch ye later. ...sorry. I'll see you soon, yeah? No. That's not formal enough. It was lovely meeting you, see you another time! There it is. Be more enthusiastic. A farewell should feel personal. So much for quickness. Shake hands, offer an one-armed hug, a pat on the back. Yes, you may have just met them but they deserve your respect, don't they? They were a bit of a ***** to you, though... That's why I'm being deferential. So I don't turn out like them. Wait - so you articulate your words differently? Speak in a way that isn't you? It just feels natural. No, it's a barrier; hurtful to yourself. I don't feel that pain. Because it's not real pain. It's disintegration, the loss of identity. The words are unimportant, it's the tongue that orates them that matters. Just - catch ye later, alright?
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Jun 3, 2026 at 8:48 AM UTC
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