Sunday, October 09, 2011

Ventriloquist




he roams through his life
speaking to himself

when overheard
by others
by way of explanation
he jokes

“some one who understands”

he is lying

he holds long conversations
in the shower
on the drive to work

he talks out loud
eloquent arguments
casual jokes
pointed and precise ripostes
subtle entendres

then listens
silently
as he speaks for
his friends
co-workers
lovers

as they voice
his desired responses

(October 2011)

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