introvert

“Don’t underestimate me because I’m quiet.  I know more than I say, think
more than I speak, and observe more than you know.” —Michaela Chung
 
controversial
my nonverbal
appraisal
of your diurnal
testimonial.
no denial
that my spiral
flames internal
a nocturnal
bacchanal.
judge not inferior
my lean exterior
or think superior
your own particular
unbridled demeanor.
intensity—
not latency
for density
—escapes your pale propensity
for complacency
while the immensity
of my coy dexterity
makes clemency
my specialty
integrity
my verity
sincerity
my sole proclivity.
you read in haste
a mere foretaste      
of truths displaced      
without disgrace
beyond my face
that lieth chaste
above the waist
while you make haste
to judge my case
in this dark place…
 
© Copyright 2020 June 17
by Clyve A. Bowen♫