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I Close Down For Self Protection

Bistro blowhards jump around in Johnny time Bota bing bota bang Bota bang bota bing. Dendrites are clicking, where did they get teeth? Who invited them anyway? Gray matter coughs. Fishnet stockings fairly frolic along my brain highway. My soul shuts herself off, not wanting involvement. I am on pizazz power; polka dotted persimmon pot pie. No one better ask me anything or even give me a look. What’s happening? My eyes wonder. They are on fire. My throat is tight, wearing a girdle of ridiculousness. I keep my mouth in a straight line, figuring out nothing. Sharing no secrets or ideas, closing down for self-protection.

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Date: 4/29/2022 10:00:00 AM
Wow, this is quite a reaction, Caren. I hope you weren't in church! (smirk)(smirk)
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/29/2022 2:10:00 PM
I was not in church; this was a challenge for a contest - to write something zany.

Book: Reflection on the Important Things