When They Move In

he speaks in allegory
to eyes of common man
listening for wisdom
soothing to old ears
boring to new shoots
preferred rap culture

speech is short barely
finish my half-dessert
i could sum it up clear
'go love your neighbors'
everybody of us does that
when did you say 'hello! '

poem by Manonton Dalan
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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