Caren Krutsinger Poet Prose Poetry

How Young Did I Look She Asks Again

My identical twin attended our fiftieth class reunion.
She looked fantastic – the best one there.
Her husband told her, my husband told her,
My daughter told her and I definitely keep telling her.

She keeps calling back to find out who else said it.
Everyone said it I tell her.
Probably behind your back.
You looked young enough to be these old people’s child.

I have not had this many phone calls from her for twenty years.
It has become a kind of joke, and fun for me
To see how happy this makes her.

I did not attend the reunion myself.
I am not going to events where people do not wear masks.
There were forty-three old people not wearing them.
That part did not look smart.

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Ilene Bauer September 21, 2021 at 1:05 PM Another gem, Caren! It is so cool the way you can describe a small event and have it say so much… Caren Krutsinger September 21, 2021 at 9:15 PM I was not even there. Snicker. Snicker. The ones who participated were consternated that 16 who paid decided to not attend, not understanding why.

L Milton Hankins September 20, 2021 at 6:43 PM You are the wise one, Caren. What a dangerous and unnecessary situation. I hope they are all well. Amazing how people lie at those affairs. And those people who thrive on bigger and better than you...oy vey! Caren Krutsinger September 21, 2021 at 9:16 PM It is crazy if you ask me.