*****
The sound of laughter’s beautiful
When it of ego isn’t full
When authentic’lly it be
Of genuine jollity
Lilting, light
Full of delight
For the lucky ear
Such a laughter hear
But when it’s sent upon the air
With motivations false, it scare
Sleeping babies all around
With its harsh and grating sound
No longer a lovely expression
Of happy inner delection
Now its only message be:
“ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME????”
Insecure and panicky
Like the needs brought it to be
Doesn’t really mean a thing —
I to you attention bring
In order that you may feel
Legitimate, important, real
Something other than a fake
Who must such wild contortions make
Such an effort putting in
To petty validation win,
Pityingly, so I do —
Poor soul, I’m listening to you
*****
The poet/editor of this website is physically disabled, and lives at a fraction of her nation’s poverty level. Contributions may be made at:https://www.gofundme.com/are-you-a-patron-of-the-arts
