So to Speak

It’s not always clear

when you say what you think

The words that come out

have been mangled I think

Your English is fine

most of the time good,

But your haven’t and haves

sound awfully like shoulds.

We agree on a time

we both think is fair

I wait in the park

while you’re in the square.

You’re pepper, I’m salt

I’m bread, you're butter

It’s nobody’s fault

the sounds that you utter.

I think it’s your accident

with no GPS

where the meaning has gone

is anyone’s guess.