Talk, Don't Spit
I have been writing poetry, fiction and short stories for many years and have completed a book of poems. I also enjoy comedy writing.
Talk, don't spit
My face is not something you should share your saliva with
I really don’t mind listening to your words
But the spit rolls off your tongue and flies like a bird
I just can’t manage when you have to say words that begin or end with an S
If I am at least six feet away my face will still become a saliva fortress
I have to be dodging, bobbing and weave
This much spit from a conversation is hard to believe
Whenever we meet i have to be sure to have a few wipes nearby
Else my face would have probably been infected and destroyed my eyes
I know you also have sinusitis which causes your breath to stink
Maybe you need a spit shield. Don't you think?
Take this, I bought this hanky for you
I guess you get the gist and know what to do
I really don’t want any fluids from your body unto mine
So I bought this mask to use when it is talk time
Don’t be insulted, don’t cry, I don’t mean anything bad really
It is just that my neck hurts and cannot manage moving so swiftly
No. Don’t say that, I really want us to be friends
But please, talk don’t spit. It’s time for your mouth to make amends.
© 2018 Clive Williams
Comments
Nikki Khan from London on March 09, 2018:
Ha ha,, good one Clive,,obviously face is not a spitting bin to spit on while talking.
Need some precautions here :)
Clive Williams (author) from Jamaica on March 03, 2018:
lol frank
Frank Atanacio from Shelton on March 03, 2018:
I'll damn spit where I damn please.... now move a little closer pooyahhh! LOL this was very good Clive
John Adebisi from Nigeria on March 02, 2018:
Six feet is a spitting distance. Clive, you're too close to Olive!
Clive Williams (author) from Jamaica on March 02, 2018:
Many people did Flourish...many people did.
Clive Williams (author) from Jamaica on March 02, 2018:
Really Eric? Lol
Eric Dierker from Spring Valley, CA. U.S.A. on March 02, 2018:
Well done. I have actually used the technique to gain advantage. It is an unseen thing.
FlourishAnyway from USA on March 02, 2018:
I can only imagine the person who inspired this. Yuck.