By Scott Bailey © 2027
My words will be misunderstood
As they should
For your understanding is not mine
Therein lies the curse
And the gift
Of the poet

In response to malformed_poetry’s prompt
https://www.threads.com/@malformed_poetry/post/DVGpOA9j6uN?xmt=AQF0pqYsOMciUV4Xxm4DfGA1ot-vH-dIvC76OK1tvyGLyPzb-mmotJZDmRs8hxmqzGXsx10X&slof=1