Congratulations is a word that's made for complimenting
But the only time I've needed it is for things that're condescending.
Such as "Congrats on your marriage with Mr. Spellacy!"
The only time I've used "congrats" is when I'm boiling with jealousy.
And jealousy burns, like a red hot poker.
Congratulations is a tiresome despicable smoker.
Now, sometimes, others say it proudly
Such as "Congrats, mon fille, for reading quietly."
But those times are few and when the word is direct
The one's the word's said to is often isn't a compliment.
YOU ARE READING
Sounds of a Fish Attempting to Scale a Skyscraper
Poetry*Finished - first anthology in the Skyscrapers series* Hold fast onto life For it soon slips by. Find the things you love And hold onto them tight. But not too tight, For sometimes they leave Or find something more interesting To shove up their sle...
