Best Answer Ever

My sister called to let me know she is the good one.
Great! I told her. You are a Saint!
Silence.
Not what she was hoping for, apparently.
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Kiser Avatar
December 28, 2018 at 3:33 PM
It never is...good one.
Krutsinger Avatar
December 28, 2018 at 8:44 PM
I know. I am smiling at this each time I re-read it which is rather often I have to admit. It makes me feel smug.
Mcferran Avatar
December 27, 2018 at 5:30 AM
hahaha! Love it when it works out like this!! ;D
Krutsinger Avatar
December 27, 2018 at 5:31 AM
I like to be a little sarcastic now and again. Hope it made you smile.
Bangalee Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 12:21 AM
ironical answer!
Krutsinger Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 1:58 AM
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Wolf Avatar
December 25, 2018 at 10:33 PM
This is nice. I like the bite of the implications in the 'title-verse' dissonance (whatever that means)… Holiday cheer! ~ Gershon
Krutsinger Avatar
December 26, 2018 at 1:58 AM
Thank you Gershon. I like the "bite" of a small poem sometimes. Especially when the moment is easily explained.
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