A fellow of infinite jest

Reflex reaction,
omnipresent taint of jovial impiety,
stifled scream in every snicker.

The brilliant smile,
so pearly white,
reflecting so loud.

Drowns grinding teeth,
nearly.

Stifles muffled sob,
barely.

Stills the quickening temper,
but only just.

Asphyxiated moan,
ulcer soft hiss of decomposition,
still life,
with humor.