Brevity

​Brevity
 
It seems that I am
 
afflicted with a dis order
 
which lengthens brevity
 
to an elongated string of words.
 
A simple snail of a word morphs
 
into an elongated tapeworm
 
leaving tired eyes and a weary mind.
 
How can I be held responsible
 
for morphing?
 
A helpless victim am I.
 
So it is written.
 
Morphing trumps brevity.
 
Every time.
 
Whatever is brevity to do?
 
The bully runs amok with
 
words enough to fill a truck.
 
Written June 17, 2016