Bill Withers' Stutter

the fear you feel, when you can't understand
the words...without rhythm...
repetitions, blocks, spasms
...enunci...ated...
expression
from
Him
oh, how he can come across soo plain
words in the song
the next refrain
true friendship
"to carry on"
"to lean on"
"to call on"


such is pain
in light
in love
perfect imperfection
...and the tear...
glistening in stream upon
...the cheek...
flows down the face,
for in the tears,
the illusion of judgement
the tracks dried
pathways on the flesh
...forgive me...
misunderstanding
perfect imperfections
shame
ashamed
...of self...
to stutter