From The Right Side To Doubt Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

To switch what comes from twisted lips,
With a listening to those...
Who have made a habit of this,
As if to remove themselves from a truth...
To admit.
Has yet to prevent them to be the ones perceived,
Dependable or honest to say anything believed.
Although quick to protect and defend,
Any suspicions they have been deceiving.
Or have made attempts to be direct.

'Do you mind repeating what was said,
From the left side of your mouth?
It conflicts what came out...
From the right side to doubt.'

~I'm insulted.
You know I have a speech impediment.~

'I am appalled you would believe,
I have a hearing deficiency.
Now...
Which lie and from which side,
Is it that you prefer to again repeat? '

~Why is it that you wish to embarrass me? ~

'You've already done that!
And, at my expense.
Prove you intend to pay me what is owed.'