An Unwanted Guest

An Unwanted Guest

Morning, noon, and night you hang around,
at our house you can always be found.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner you heartily partake
helping yourself to the choicest goodies we make.  
On our recliner you relax for hours recalling bygone days;
and we’re sick and tired of all your repeated tales.
Your stale jokes we’ve heard them all before,
so take your gossips with you and go.
I’m sorry that your husband ran off with his girlfriend;
but poor guy, by then he was probably at his wit’s end,
listening to you gripe about your pet peeves again.
Moaning and groaning about every malady under the sun,
your complaints drive us crazy by the time you’re done.  
I’m not trying to be mean, please believe
however, when you do get ready to leave,
we’re all worn out and quite relieved.
We’ve tried every hex to make you disappear,
but they haven’t worked cause here you are.
Please, Mrs. Busybody, please go home, 
you’ve overstayed your welcome!



2-24-2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 5/24/2018 7:39:00 AM
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 5/24/2018 8:11:00 AM
Hi Hannah, thank you for your visit and I am glad you enjoyed this little piece! Hope are enjoying a beautiful day! Pandita
Date: 2/10/2018 11:29:00 AM
Fun read. Well done, Pandita.
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 2/10/2018 11:31:00 AM
I'm happy you enjoyed the little humor in this one! Thank you my friend for your kindness! Hugs. Pandita
Date: 7/8/2017 9:14:00 PM
I once knew someone like that; she would pump questions at us, seemingly forever, just to find out gossip. This was quite well penned.
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 7/8/2017 9:37:00 PM
It seems that wherever you go, there are always busybodies like this one - LOL! Thank you, my friend, for stopping by and complimenting this piece! Hugs. Pandita
Date: 5/15/2017 5:05:00 PM
Great write, I do wonder if it's a real person Or made out of imagination :)
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 5/15/2017 5:19:00 PM
Hi Debbie, actually this character is a compilation of the "interesting" folks who were part of my childhood experience:-)! Thank you for your sweet compliment! Enjoy the rest of your day! Hugs. Pandita
Date: 3/31/2017 3:44:00 PM
Some truth in here Pandita,'
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 4/4/2017 11:30:00 AM
Hi Joe, many thanks for the visit! I always appreciate your kind support! All the best to you. Pandita
Date: 3/17/2017 11:06:00 AM
Cute... Kick her out... too long is too long.. No more, life is too short..
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Date: 3/17/2017 9:39:00 PM
Hi Pashang, I am delighted that you enjoyed reading this piece and very happy to receive your compliments! Thank you so much and have a great weekend! Pandita
Date: 3/7/2017 12:52:00 AM
This made me laugh as I have my own Mrs Busybody to contend with so I knew exactly what you were going through! Congratulations on writing about this tiresome situation in a humorous way.
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 3/8/2017 1:23:00 PM
Hi Elizabeth, I am so delighted that you got a laugh from this one and enjoyed the read! Thank you, my friend! Hugs. Pandita
Date: 3/2/2017 3:28:00 PM
People do get tired of stale jokes...definitely an unwanted guest...nicely done Pandita
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 3/3/2017 12:29:00 PM
Thanks, Joseph. It was indeed a challenge to get rid of those folks! Have a great weekend, my friend! Pandita
Date: 3/2/2017 10:05:00 AM
Oh this is so hilarious! Brings back memories of situations that I have had to deal with! Love the flow and imagery! Excellent witty piece! A-7! Hugs. Kika
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 3/2/2017 10:07:00 AM
Hi Kika, I am so delighted that you enjoyed reading this one! Thank you for visiting and for the high score, my friend! Hugs. Pandita
Date: 2/25/2017 4:35:00 AM
I think all of us know somebody like this! Made me chuckle, so thanks for sharing. All the best.
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 2/25/2017 7:25:00 PM
Hi John, I am delighted that you got a laugh from this one and very happy to receive your compliments! Thank you so much and have a great day! Pandita
Date: 2/24/2017 11:41:00 AM
Giggle, and "crap!" I hope she's fiction ;)
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Date: 2/24/2017 1:29:00 PM
Hi Maureen, LOL - she's really a compilation of folks that I met during my childhood:-)! Glad it made you laugh! Have a nice weekend! Pandita
Date: 2/24/2017 10:33:00 AM
This is funny but also probably what a lot of people think. Nobody likes a gossip. Good luck, Pandita:)
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 2/24/2017 11:04:00 AM
Hi Daniel, I am so delighted that you enjoyed reading this one! Thank you, my friend! Hugs. Pandita
Date: 2/24/2017 9:57:00 AM
Loved the humour here Pandita - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 2/24/2017 10:13:00 AM
Hi Jan, thank you so much! Usually, I don't attempt to do funny since I'm not good at it; but I thought I would give it a try with this one. Hugs. Pandita
Date: 2/24/2017 9:20:00 AM
This was funny. Reminds me of the SNL sketch with John Belushi, "The thing that wouldn't leave". Really nicely done.
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Date: 2/24/2017 9:30:00 AM
Tehehehe:-)! I am happy that you like this one, Chris! Thank you for the visit and for leaving your nice compliments. Best wishes. Pandita
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