“Well-Worn Expressions” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán ...

” Well-Worn Expressions “

by Suzán Jiván Mom
& Mom-Mom Suzán

Well-worn expressions to the rescue
“I can’t even begin to tell you!”
while attempting to coax complexities
out of a hypothetical terminal request
for the ruthlessly aggressive
not likely to become upset
as a stand-in for someone else
pressing the accelerator pedal
subpoenaing presidential records
as mounting congressional prep
exhibiting loosely held napes of necks ...