some words, some elaborate words <br />they have not acquired a life <br />in my system, so they shall not have <br />the chance to grace my humble stage - the page <br /> <br />i reckon they are still in the makeup stage <br />bewildering over which colours <br />to choose for their cheeks, nails <br />as well as the most flamboyant <br />outfit to go with them all <br /> <br />until they claim a character <br />of their own, they shall be held <br />in silence behind the large red curtains <br />of my academic stage<br /><br />john tiong chunghoo<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/putting-words-on-hold/
