Slow Talk

A Poem

Jenny Justice
Nov 6 · 1 min read
Photo by Etienne Boulanger on Unsplash

The small talk
of cars and money

of fashion and fame
of wanting this or that

bores me
to tears

day in and day out
my soul aches, impatient,

my compassion is tested
I admit it

Jenny Justice

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A Poet Mom who brings Poetry to life in ways that spark empathy, connection, joy, justice, and feeling. Sociologist. Writer. Poetry Fangirl ❤POM Poet❤

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