Being Smart is Not the Same as Being Clever
It's never been difficult for me to put thoughts to word
Thinking in phrases unseen but well-heard
I always wrote my meanings with the intent to be direct
And let the words that came out create their own effect
With the usage of words with the definitions most convenient
The effect of my enunciation is always close to immediate
I've been given a gift in being literate and literal
So it's a huge challenge to use words in ways more liberal
Figuring out language that leans more to figurative
It's a challenge, but possible, so I'll try to stay positive
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