By jwb71913
Date: 2003 May 07
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Reflections on Deflection

Why do we hide behind smart ass remarks
When certain subjects come up
Like actual thoughtful discussion
Of how we feel

We get nervous, need to bleed a little pressure
So we blurt out witty remark, to deflect
Pressure is vented on both sides
Conversation moves on

Until it's time to get really serious
The jokes become forced, like rhyme
Out of context, misunderstood
And the words become inane again

The moment is lost