splinter

clumsy chat up
chat around
chat down
on the level
on a level
OTASAN's level

feigning confidence is possible but
disgusting, don't have motion sickness pills and
too much consciousness for confidence
pal around with lucifer
won't play the clown

not desperate, i can take pride in that
as i chat up
chat down
chat around

forfeit, with
a new set of digits
held on to my wits
for what profit?

won't call that unhappy home
wouldn't dare to make a splinter
but i'll stick myself the next time i'm bored