Taunting tongues and all the rest,
I could have sworn -
But wait;
The awkwardness in how you dress,
A notch away from a distraction -
It’s your heavy accent, dear
For me to hear, or rather, listen
Pronunciation must be clear

Was it “Don’t lie to me, ” You said?
I heard, “Come lie with me, ” in bed.
See, I cannot stress it any more
A word’s a sword,
Your double edged lord -

And you forgot to sharpen it, today.

Carmel Livni

User Rating:

-- /10
(0 votes)

E-mail this poem to e friend

• Send this poem as eCard

• Add this poem to MyPoemList

• Print friendly version

Comments about this poem (Awkward Accent by Carmel Livni)

There is no comment submitted by members..

Click here to write your comments about this poem (Awkward Accent by Carmel Livni)

People who read Carmel Livni also read:

Classic poets in PoemHunter.Com:

The complete list >>

Lyrics

The complete list >>

Search in the World Poetry Database =>

Search:

in:

tips

(c) Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge.. About Us | Copyright notice | Privacy statement | Help
12/2/2008 11:52:52 PM. You Are Here: Awkward Accent by Carmel Livni