Dilemma In Plural

My problem with this one is
I don't know which
dilemma to pick.

Is it the one that goes
if I choose Thanksgiving dinner with in-laws in Texas
will parents in Georgia and Arkansas feel real offended?

Or how 'bout the one
about callin' in sick when you're not but admittin' that
won't give you time off you want and probably need?

My hair looks like a triple cross among
Lady Gaga, Mitt Romney and Mick Jagger but I've only 
forty bucks 'til next Friday and the cats really need to be fed.

Cobwebs in the corners disturb but take
time to remove when I could be
occupying.

Gonna stop now 'cause
dilemma is tough enough
but quadrilemma is blowing my mind!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
November 23, 2011 at 6:15 AM
Congratulations on your win in Joe Flach's "A Dilemma" contest Nancy. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 5:56 PM
Congrats Nancy on an excellent win for this wonderful write luv.. amazing these lines...
Gorelick Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 5:28 PM
The dilemmas of life..enjoyed you take...congrats. BG
Devonshire Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Forgot to congratulate you on your win in Joe's contest! Have a great Thanksgiving, Nancy.
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November 22, 2011 at 11:52 AM
LOL We do have many dilemmas, Nancy, and I hope your hair doesn't really look like Lady Gaga's. LOL Enjoyed your poem very much! "Quadrilemma's" blow my mind too, but then I can't even decide what to order from a menu. Enjoyed! Love, Carolyn
Bauer Avatar
November 21, 2011 at 8:10 PM
i love your multiple dilemmas - i hope you worked out the thanksgiving one and have a happy day wherever you end up!
Smith Avatar
October 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM
'Dilemmi' is the plural and we all simmer in this same pot of soup. Doesn't make it any better, but we're right there with you.
Kearley Avatar
October 29, 2011 at 6:44 PM
Feed the cats! And the parents you say sorry it's not your year.Bout calling in sick...As long as you won't loose your job..I'm sure the company will survive.The hair...Just tie it back or ask for the help of a friend..Or wear a hat. Cobwebs..they will stay there as long as you let them.The sooner you remove them,the sooner you will forget them. How's that? :-)
Jones Avatar
October 29, 2011 at 6:47 PM
pretty good, even better. thanks!
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October 29, 2011 at 6:31 PM
I love your poem nancy thank you for sharing ..p.d
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