A simple, sharp hello
Does little more than show
Acknowledgment.
A sporadic shout of hey
Exchanged for, any day,
Whatever.
The graveling, drowsy yo
Is, of uninhibited flow,
Disinterest.
The extended energy of hi
Betrays as quick to buy
Excitement.
To ask what’s up, but not
Stop to listen, you’ve got
Business.
To jerk your hand skyward
Like some breed of fly bird:
Arrogance.
But to tilt your head in consideration
With a bright smile, eyelids shut,
Laying claim to no one’s time
Yet simultaneously respecting;
You have just performed
The proper greeting.
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