Modern Poems, Volume 6

You're making a lot of sense. I can relate. We speak the same language. Or do we?

Words and phrases are powerful, even when they're alphabetized, below, like the way kids in the catholic grammar school I attended got seating assignments; by the first letter of their last name, on the first day of school.

Growing up in an Irish/Italian neighborhood, my entire row therefore was seated with people with "Mc" as the first syllable in their last name. Had the Nuns used the last letter of my fellow schoolmates Italian last names, there would have been a concentration of "i's" and "o's" in the rows on either side of me. :--))

So, from the beginning, we are organized, or grouped or segmented, by the alphabet, or by religious faith, or by age, or gender, or income, or education, or IQ or EQ... And even into adulthood, by job title, sports affiliation, zip code, and always (or not) by being in the "in" crowd"; or by being a "stoner," or a nerd, or a geek, or too often, a "loser".

But are we really all that different? How many people didn't say least 25% to 50% or more of the below 200+ blurbs yesterday, today or tomorrow, in whatever language spoken?

How many did you say today?

1. Ahh…

2. Are you crazy?

3. Are you hungry?

4. Are you sure?

5. Are you there?

6. Bullshit!

7. But…

8. Calm down!

9. Can I call you?

10. Can I help you with that?

11. Can you help me with this?

12. Confusion always precedes clarity.

13. Congratulations!

14. Could you repeat that?

15. Could you turn it down?

16. Could you turn it up?

17. Definitely!

18. Did you say something?

19. Did you see it yet?

20. Do know him?

21. Do you know her?

22. Do you know the time?

23. Do you know what’s going on here?

24. Do you need help?

25. Don’t lie to me!

26. Duh!

27. Excuse me?

28. Feelings aren’t facts.

29. For the first time…

30. Gimme a break!

31. Happy birthday!

32. He’s funny!

33. Hmmm…

34. I apologize.

35. I can hear perfectly!

36. I can help!

37. I can’t believe it!

38. I can’t find it.

39. I can’t see!

40. I can’t wait!

41. I didn’t hear you!

42. I didn’t like it!

43. I didn’t mean it!

44. I dodged a bullet with that one.

45. I don’t know how to do that.

46. I don’t know!

47. I don’t want to do that.

48. I feel relieved!

49. I found it.

50. I gotta get outta here!

51. I guess I was lucky.

52. I hate my life.

53. I hate you.

54. I hated that film!

55. I have all the patience in the world.

56. I have no idea!

57. I have no interest in that.

58. I have no patience for this.

59. I have to wait…

60. I know how to do that.

61. I know!

62. I love my life!

63. I love that video!

64. I love this song!

65. I love this!

66. I love you!

67. I loved it!

68. I loved that film!

69. I made a mistake.

70. I meant it!

71. I miss her.

72. I miss him.

73. I miss you.

74. I need a drink!

75. I need a hug.

76. I need a little space…

77. I need to get going.

78. I needed it.

79. I needed to get that out!

80. I saw it first!

81. I think this is the best approach.

82. I want to see that soon.

83. I’ll never forget her.

84. I’ll never forget him

85. I’m afraid!

86. I’m almost there.

87. I’m bored.

88. I’m certain.

89. I’m happy!

90. I’m in the clear.

91. I’m in trouble.

92. I’m kidding!

93. I’m lonely.

94. I’m not crying!

95. I’m not kidding!

96. I’m not laughing!

97. I’m not sure.

98. I’m overwhelmed.

99. I’m pissed.

100. I’m pleased!

101. I’m quite sure!

102. I’m sad.

103. I’m staying away from that,

104. Is that you or me?

105. It doesn’t matter!

106. It only hurts when I breathe.

107. It was frustrating!

108. It was the most amazing thing!

109. It’s cold out.

110. It’s like taking candy from a baby.

111. It’s so hot in here.

112. Let me think about it.

113. Let’s get you something to drink

114. Let’s get you something to eat

115. Lie to me…

116. Look at that!

117. No, I disagree.

118. No, I’m not upset!

119. No, thank you.

120. Nobody understands me…

121. Not going anywhere…

122. Not my problem!

123. Not sure that’s accurate.

124. Of course, I love you!

125. Oh yeah?

126. Okay!!

127. People are funny.

128. People suck.

129. She’s funny!

130. Shhh!

131. Shut up!

132. Sincere apologies.

133. Sorry…

134. Tell the truth.

135. Thank you.

136. That felt good!

137. That hurt!

138. That sounds good!

139. That sucks!

140. That was close!

141. That’s a great song!

142. That’s an exaggeration!

143. That’s an understatement!

144. That’s beautiful!

145. That’s great!

146. That’s mean!

147. That’s too loud!

148. That’s touching.

149. That’s your problem.

150. They’re fake friends.

151. This is a dumb idea.

152. This is a great idea!

153. This is all bullshit!

154. This is delicious!

155. This is great!

156. This isn’t going to work.

157. Time to get up!

158. Time to go to bed!

159. To tell you the truth…

160. Took you long enough…

161. Up yours!

162. Wait!

163. Wake up!

164. We need to get going.

165. We’re almost there.

166. What are you doing here?

167. What are you doing there?

168. What do you think?

169. What does it matter?

170. What is it with some people?

171. What time is it?

172. What was that?

173. What?

174. What’s up?

175. When are you arriving?

176. When are you leaving?

177. When will it be ready?

178. Where is that?

179. Who cares?

180. Who do you think you are?

181. Who is that?

182. Who knows?

183. Why does this always happen to me?

184. Will you go with me?

185. Will you stop it?

186. Words can hurt, too

187. Would you call me?

188. Would you leave me alone?

189. Would you mind repeating what you just said?

190. Would you please move?

191. Wow!

192. WTF!

193. Yes, I agree!

194. You don’t care!

195. You don’t know, do you?

196. You get me.

197. You look like you need a hug!

198. You missed that by a long shot!

199. You took it the wrong way!

200. You’re amazing!

201. You’re full of it!

202. You’re lucky!

203. You’re making no sense whatsoever.

204. You’re welcome!

205. Yum!