Apocalyptic Talk Poem by Francie Lynch

(the tics will talk 'til twelve o'clock)

When we make time,
When we listen:

The theistic preach deistic talk;
The atheistic preach pragmatic talk;
The agnostic preach proleptic talk;
The heretic preach schismatic talk;
The mystic preach prophetic talk.

(the mesianic and satanic
moved their tics 'n tocks)

When we have time,
Then we listen:

The optimistic teach hypnotic talk;
The pessimistic teach sarcastic talk;
The altruistic teach empathetic talk;
The idealistic teach synergistic talk;
The pacifistic teach semantic talk;
The body politic teach charismatic talk;
The eccentric teach idiotic talk;
The technocratic teach robotic talk;
The romantic teach poetic talk;
The critic teach cathartic talk;
The moralistic teach dualistic talk;
The ascetic teach platonic talk.

(the minimalist hasn't the time to talk)

When we find time,
Do we listen:

The lunatic speak quizzotic talk;
The neurotic speak pathetic talk;
The chauvanistic speak monistic talk;
The nihilistic speak ballistic talk;
The hedonistic speak narcissistic talk;
The futuristtic speak galactic talk.

(the artistic don't need to talk)

Don't.

Look.
Some tic reset the clock.