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Two Minute Warning

Why do I think of the right thing to say,
two minutes after my chance goes away?
The perfect retort, laced with some wit.
A brilliant response that shakes them a bit.

A subtle little slam or a thought-provoking phrase,
an encouraging word, or a Bible verse praise.
If I could cause time to pause for a while,
I'd weave words together with grace, and with style.

But thoughts don’t seem to flow from my head,
they go through some time-delayed process instead.
Most think I’m quiet, I just need them to stay,
about two-minutes longer, so I'll know what to say.

Author notes

This is totally me.

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Comments

  • dave ochs gold member
    May 22, 2008

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    pretty witty

    and funny too. i think this is universal, the comeback always comes to mind too late. well, i guess writings good for then, you have the time to think of what you want to say...words do matter.
    dave


  • MaMa-2-be-Cindy silver member
    May 21, 2008

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    I am the worlds worst person at come backs...etc
    so not quick enough...thats why I could relate to your words here..
    Hard hitting, easy to feel..great descriptions

    I hope they stay about two minutes longer..for you



    Cindy

    language: 5, rhythm: 5, subject: 5, tone: 5, form: 5.


  • skipeople
    May 17, 2008

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    Ha, nice!!!

    This is so me too! Haha, I always come up with the best stuff to come back with minutes after the ordeal is over.

    This is great. It's funny, can relate to people, and is written well. Poetry wise, it has good flow and tone.

    good job,
    Ashley