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How Are You

I opened the door
and let the flood roll in
all I said was how are you
a plain simple answer
would have sufficed
but no- here it was
the whole truckload
of ungodly manure
dumped at my feet
piled so high up
my nose and ears 
were full of it
not once but twice
and come to think of it
it’s every single time
I doubt I really need this
it isn’t sane or healthy
remembering I’m trying to
unclutter my own mess
clear my own backyard



AP: 1st place 2020

Posted on December 14, 2018

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Timothy Mcguire

Date: 12/18/2018 12:27:00 PM

Been there, along with forgiveness it's tough to handle at times. But then i remember sometimes people just need someone to unload their souls to.

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/18/2018 1:17:00 PM

Lending an ear makes them feel better.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/17/2018 7:57:00 PM

That is the way that it often goes; you never know when you're going to get a big splat of manure from someone. You've summed it all up, very well.

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/17/2018 8:29:00 PM

LOL how true... you just never know. Keeps life interesting, ML. Thanks for your visit. And... how are you by the way? LOL

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/15/2018 9:34:00 PM

Wow! This really speaks to me as an ESL teacher and someone who has learned several languages as an adult...I've tried hard to convey to people that "How are you?" often = good morning, and NOT an invitation to unload... You have really captured a truckload here. Great write! Best wishes, Gershon

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/16/2018 1:04:00 AM

LOL glad it spoke to you and doubly glad that you are getting the message out there that a simple FINE will do often times. Thanks for the most appreciated visit and comment, Gershon.