I have a newfound respect for those who are bilingual
Language, as it happens, is crucial if you want to mingle
At first it's easy to bob your head and laugh from time to time
But without sufficient vocab, conversation turns into pantomime
To make a real connection you simply need to learn more words
Else you're cackling away at inappropriate times like a flock of birds
I think I'm getting better but there's more work in me yet
It's when I write a Spanish poem that I'll know I'm set