he roams through his life
speaking to himself
when overheard
by others
by way of explanation
he jokes
“some one who understands”
he is lying
he holds long conversations
in the shower
on the drive to work
he talks out loud
eloquent arguments
casual jokes
pointed and precise ripostes
subtle entendres
then listens
silently
as he speaks for
his friends
co-workers
lovers
as they voice
his desired responses
(October 2011)
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