Plain and Simple

Tell it to me plainly, simply,

Without incongruities.

I have NO more patience for

Vagueness and ambiguities.

 

Whatever you have to say, say it

Clearly, matter-of-factly.

"An unaffected, straightforward style?"

You ask. Yes, exactly.

 

Of course, flowery language has

A special time and place.

But please leave all pretensions behind

And just cut to the chase.

 

I want the message in such a way

That makes it easy to grasp.

But convoluted rigmarole

Makes me want to gasp!

 

If you wear your heart on your sleeve,

That is quite all right.

However, for puzzling plays on words

I have no appetite.

 

When I was much much younger, I found

A challenge to be amusing.

Nowadays, I have no time

For what’s unclear or confusing.

 

Complexity might be your thing.

If so, that is fine.

It might be your ultimate goal.

It’s definitely not mine.

 

Simplicity: that is key.

I don’t mess around

With splashy words or thoughts that make

My writing sound profound.

 

I want my ride to be comfy and smooth,

Without potholes and dips.

Bombastic words and overblown language

Make for bumpy trips.

 

Direct, precise, and to the point--

Without a lot of fluff.

That appeals to me right now.

With that, I’ve said enough.

 

-by Bob B (6-1-21)