Rat 2 Poem by RIC BASTASA

now one can figure out
what this really means, except you
because this is exclusively for you
if you are really true
in deciphering what is missing
or what is obvious
too obvious and too wordy that you
cannot finally recognize it

but this is all about you
your shadow cast in stone
it is too small and too deceiving

i know what is that verbosity
we do it during parties and people misunderstand it
and misquote it
as the progress of the pillar
the stability of the wall
the highness of the fence

now, i give you a hint and you may not mind it
after all
your world is inhabited by busy letters
and not a syllable must be wasted

it is the message my dear
so do not accuse the messenger.