Verbal Swordwomanship the likest of which you have never read! Aurora Phoenix!
I’m a little worried, lately
that my words are up to something
mildly nefarious.
It’s not a mutiny just yet
but insubordination
is undeniably on the rise.
In ways subtle and nuanced
these alphabetic characters
are skittling out of line
Look! these just
S c r a w l e d their way over here.
They have dragged me into
conversations when I wasn’t
quite prepared and pull me
deeper in their witty repartee
leaving me to tongue-trip
in the wake of innuendo
flirtation or smart-ass comebacks
wisely left unstated
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n
There was that time e
g
I sent them on a missive n
a
and they went off on this odd t
e r b o
p l
y i
to return eventually, on a h c arc
Time and time again
I find I’m sweeping
up behind them
as they drop crumb
trails of implications,
connotations and…
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I am honored dear sir!
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Agreed. It’s brilliant.
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A great piece, with a load of depth. playful and very well written. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
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This is from Aurora, but yeah she’s good!
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It’s a wonderful piece, it’s true talent to make writing look as natural as she does. I’m looking forward to delved into more of her work.
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Definitely worth the follow my friend
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I greatly appreciate your kind words!
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