At the Mic

Each of us is given time
To read the piece we've written - 
A poem or anecdote for which
The judging group was smitten.

Though most are short, a few go on
And on ad infinitum,
Annoying to the audience
But not to those who write 'em.

But even more obnoxious are
The ones I do not like,
Who tell their whole life story 
Once they're standing at the mic.

With many readers waiting, 
Everyone should have the sense 
To present his work and then,
As Shakespeare said, to "Get thee hence!"