Few Incomings

I was silent

As the wall,

And then I heard a chirrup;

A small shrill note

Sudden urge to speak,

Drowned like a hiccup!

 

But twice I searched

No one was at my side,

And the things I thought were fancy;

But then I saw

Few words and phrases hopping,

Around me and dancing.

 

"Oh why? Oh why!"

I was surprised

For the words of course were mine;

Then they talked

And had a strong discussion

Till it was my supper time.

 

Then they came

One by one,

Down through my mouth they went;

Words hollow,

Full of pride

Like golden Griffins and a green serpent.