From the Ukraine or Korea to Cajun Country
he takes on their accents unconsciously;
my husband globally communicates.
His coworkers and friends delight in the fun
to hear him speak in native tongue
like a movie star, he punctuates.
Once on a Polish ship, speaking like they do
a Coon-Ass called on the phone, too.
He ping-ponged back and forth in hot debate
from one slang to the other with such ease
others begged for tips from their knees
while he said, “Hurry up we can’t be late,
my family needs me now, let’s go.
They’re number one on priority’s row.”
Yes, one of many reasons why my husband is just great.
@laurie kolp
Prompt inspiration: With Real Toads (Strophe form) & PAD
He must be a pretty smart guy, too, to pick up languages easily!
ReplyDeleteI like this one - several levels going on
ReplyDeletesings: Let's hear it for the boy la la la
ReplyDeleteWow. Want to trade? Mine's an antique, might be worth something at auction. LOL
ReplyDeleteNicely done, Laurie, very nicely done.
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
A gift indeed - such a treasure.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely form ~
I like the "K" and "C" sound play.
ReplyDeleteI can see you had a lot of fun with this form..
ReplyDeleteBrilliant strophes, brilliant husband. How important language and the ability to communicate are for peace in the world.
ReplyDeletevery cool...to be fluent in many languages would be quite the skill and def come in hand...cool him...
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