Holidays used to horrify
my sanity and sensibility.
The last minute scramble
to be cuffed to a decent man
of decent values to decently
satisfy my family’s questions.
To be presented at the
dinner table, served
as arm candy
dressed to impress.
With or without a man
I’m the appetizer, the entrée, the dessert
I’m not a plus one.
I am a worthy dinner guest
to any evening soiree.
I’m fine on my own, thank you
frankly, I’m wonderful company.
Love this! Well spoken!!
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Thanks, Bill! Happy you liked it.
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It was wonderful Elle!! My pleasure!!
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Elle, you have a knack to attack everyday things that affect us all and create a living wonderful poem. Your poem is excellently written and again shows a side of you that impresses the world with your ability to express your feelings. You have a talent that is mature beyond your years. I love this poem. Stan
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Stan, your encouragement is always so wholesome, real and appreciated. Thank you so much for your support.
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You’re very welcome but it’s your poetry that deserves all the credit. 🙂 Hope that you are having a beautiful holiday time and that you’re more than ready for the New Year 2019. The new year should be a poetry year to remember.
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Thia ia ao well done!
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Amen!!!
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Thanks, Angela!
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My pleasure.
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Bless you girl you inspired me to write what I just wrote thanks
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Send me a link! Would love to read.
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Lovely
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Thank you!
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No problem
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Haha! This made me laugh with joy for some reason! I like the attitude–it is a good one.
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Hahaha thanks, friend! Sometimes the honesty is the best of it.
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Indeed you are! Merry Christmas to you and Ben , I am looking forward to all 52 Sundays in 2019 !🤗🤗
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Thank you, Jim! 🙂
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I just have to say ….booo ya! 😉 A wonderful write, owning your own beauty inside and out, I love it!
Merry Christmas Elle! ❤️
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Merry Christmas! So glad to hear you liked it. Thank you 🙂
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You’re very welcome! 🙂
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Wow! Well said!
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Thank you, friend!
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My pleasure!
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Holidays use to feel the same for me but over the years theyve gotten better im just intentional with which family members I expose myself too. Like who is safe and who isnt safe. For example my sister is safe, my mother isnt.
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Holidays eventually as you grow up, you realize that it’s a choice, the ones you spend time with. It’s a hard pill to swallow but sometimes it’s better for your health if you cut them out. Thanks for sharing.
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That’s very true!
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Learning to love oneself is a beautiful, powerful, empowering thing. Nicely said.
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Confidently exquisite!
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Thank you! xo
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Beautiful writing!
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Thank you!!
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Glad you are feeling good on your own, Elle! 🙂
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Inner strength is the way to go! Thanks Susi xo
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YES it is!! You’re welcome, Elle. 🙂
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Yes! Great poem!
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Thanks Judy! xo
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You’re welcome Elle! xo
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Indeed!!!! Cheers and Rock on!!! 🥂
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Everyone should be their own best friend. Great poem!
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Yes! No one knows you better. Thank you!
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Yes!!! I love this so much!
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