POEM: Point of Clarity

we often say it's obvious

when others are oblivious
when it's surely conspicuous
Isn't it ridiculous when we miss the point
or maybe I need to ask the Lord to anoint
my head with wisdom
so my cup can overflow
but some will still never know
or even go the extra length
to figure anything out
yet we run our mouths
and spread incorrect information
most often defamation
which ends up in litigation
maybe they just need some libation
and some hibernation
so we don't have to be in consternation
or constipation
instead let us use our inclination
to find the point of clarity

© Linette Rabsatt

Poem: Salty

When I take a certain slant,

take a step back
because the fire is raging
and there are no phases
to predict what I'll do next.
Get ready to get vexed,
get steady because I'm set
to speak and elaborate
and I may not contemplate
who gets touched by the words.
You know words dig like swords
but they only hurt if you are guilty
and it's okay if you don't speak to me
because we've been holding on,
we've been holding back,
we've been accepting slack,
and no longer can keep track
and want to paint everybody black - 
but not anymore.
So if this stings like a crusted sore,
just know that the crust
is a sign of a healing touch,
repair in progress -
function without regret.
So get set and get ready
for the revolution ahead of you.

© Linette Rabsatt