#25 First Impressions

I sometimes wonder what first impression I give

What criteria people judge me with

How I'm perceived, and how much the impression sticks

How long an impression takes to break, how many clock hand ticks.

I don't care about my appearance much, but it's more than I used to

I find rigorous styling too much hassle to go through

But I still care more than I might like to admit

So I'm curious as to what signals I transmit

So I know I talk fast and my hair is unkempt

That my posture is slovenly despite recent attempts

That I do talk a little posh, but dress as a mess

That I sometimes forget the name of the person I wish to address

That I tend to be keen, at least when meeting someone new

That I tend to mutter when I don't wish to

That I judge people as well, I have just as much guilt

It's something I'm ashamed of, a slight perspective tilt

But I've tried to become aware, so I can correct the pitch

It's much worse to be ignorant than to solve a worry itch

Because I'm a poor judge of character, and people can fascinate

Learn who someone really is, before you character assassinate

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