She Ignores the Town

A snarly-mouthed, cross-eyed, pessimist with an attitude toward mean. Ann Marie disregards opinions that are not her own. The town has ignored her for so long, few people remember her name. She speaks in a pirate’s brogue when she speaks, which is not often. Mostly to a newcomer who is brave enough to say “hello” to her. Her relatives parted ways long ago, even though she still lives here. She is satisfied with their arrangement. So are the other six thousand and twenty-two residents.