Couldn’t get a word in edgewise!

The delivery arrived
dead on arrival,
the topic had changed.

“Too late!” My sentence cried.

Looking out of place
the proverbial consequence
from not getting a word in.

When the conversation
ruled in rhyme
suddenly stopped
in free verse.

“Try to keep up, old chum!” They shouted.

No sooner did I try,
the topic changed again;
just couldn’t get a word in edgewise.

The murderous warping of words
left my thoughts dangling
over the precipice of change
in full view embarrassed.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

It can be difficult coming up with the right words at the right time. Afterwards I am left thinking, I wish I had said that. Some people just have that gift.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

exactly Chris. the mind is slow in reaction like lightning then thunder.

[Chris Shaw]

Absolutely. What a clever way of putting it. I count after lightning flashes to see how far away the storm is too :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

sometimes we think of just the right words, but it is only after the conversation has ended and we are left holding that thought until next time.
j.

[andrew mitchell]

Exactly that Jacob, exactly that. Nice to see you back.