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The Insult

Abecedarian Vocal Challenge No. 2

By Kendall Defoe Published 3 years ago • 1 min read
The Insult
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Am I deaf and

Blind, sir?

Can you tell me that you

Did not just say what I heard? My

Ears are just

Fine. Did you really…?

Give me a break,

Huh?

I know when a

Jerk is a jerk.

Kicking a man when he’s down doesn’t

Leave a bad taste in your mouth

(Mixing metaphors again – watch it)?

Never mind…

Oh, and if I

Plant one on you…

Quit it!

Really, you must be

Someone who does not

Think before they speak.

Ugly thoughts make

Very bad actions, sir.

We should probably do it here

(“X” marks the spot).

You make your move…or

Zip it!

Indeed...

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    Written by Kendall Defoe