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Huh...?
by Ed Matlack → (All Poetry by Ed Matlack)
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...probably a rant, but nonetheless I still hate the word...


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How much I HATE the word,

I equate the user with that of an unintellectual turd,

Oh how many times do people say it to me,

In response I scream my last sentence again,

Or at least I speak very loud with my BIG mouth,

Does anybody understand, I mean does anyone,

The point I’m making see…?

 

See for yourselves,

Speak to anyone,

Anytime, anyplace,

Speak in a clear voice,

And I will bet you will get a “huh” in return,

Start to take notice of this minor thing,

As it maybe minor to you, but to me it makes my ears perk up & ring…

 

I think if the word is said,

Then the person who said it,

Is not listening, very inconsiderate on their part,

I hate to be acting the part of an old fart,

But this kind of thing really does me peeve,

As far as I am concerned this behavior on their part,

Does not make me desire to give them any type of reprieve…

(the better word to use, might be, excuse me...)

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Huh...?"
Reviewed by lois christensen
Reviewed on November 4, 2012
Thanks for pointing out one of my faults, i'll try to eliminate Huh from my vocabulary...it will be hard though when you've used it for so long.

Reviewed on October 22, 2012
:) Won't say it lol...

Ehhh, sometimes the hearing impaired
or those with lack of understanding
the intended message use it for lack
of a better term...

My term is "excuse me?"

So laughing though darlin'
So good to see you back

Love and Light
Lily

Reviewed by Kate Clifford
Reviewed on October 19, 2012
What the .#$! ? Me it usually is....excuse me? okay I'm guilty of huh sometimes........but I am listening...that's when my blond roots are showing.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on October 18, 2012
You meant to write, "the better words to use" but I get your point, Ed. I hope you are feeling better. Love, peace, and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on October 18, 2012
It's good to see you ranting again! I think you know me, and you know that my mind is full of ideas and thoughts that I want to put down on paper and I keep mulling them around in my mind until someone says something to me that my subconscious discoverers and I say, “Huh," Not in disrespect, but truly not hearing. I've told people to get my attention first before telling me something, and then I will hear it clearly.

Looking at it another way, when you walk up on someone who is thinking and say something to them without getting their attention first, you disrespect their thoughts when you want them to hear you above what their thinking at the time. Finally, if someone glazes over when you are talking to them, you are probably repeating yourself or just being so boring and long-winded that they wish you would stop. Instead of getting in a huff over it, you should realize it's time to stop talking and start listening.

Ron

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on October 18, 2012
Giggle....feel better now, Ed? I get what you're saying...I think it all comes down to they weren't really listening.....

Anna

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on October 18, 2012
HUH?!

You hate to be acting the part of an old fart?! You Are An Old Fart!

PS: Old Cousin Tom really has a way with words.

Reviewed on October 17, 2012
D U H ?

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on October 17, 2012
well done

Reviewed by Connie Faust
Reviewed on October 17, 2012
Round here we might ask, "whatjusay?
Just like we say "Jeet yet?" "No, Ju?"
We are proud coalcrackers, youse should know!

Other than that, let me say I'm very glad you are doing so much better that you can complain a bit in rhyme. Welcome back! Stay well now, ok?

Connie

Reviewed on October 17, 2012
I try to always say, "Pardon?" but I know that on occasion I slip and say........I WON'T SAY IT!!!!!!!!!!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on October 17, 2012
i agree Ed and am glad you are here to be read again
budd

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on October 17, 2012
It is what it is! ;-) Well said, Ed.

Reviewed by John Bidwell
Reviewed on October 17, 2012
Glad to see you back here having fun.
I was worried about my Jersey neighbor.
John

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on October 17, 2012
How did I know you were going to say that Bolton, either you or that Kostro guy, both wise guys, LOL, e

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on October 17, 2012
Huh?


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