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I'd Rather You be Miffed

I’d rather you be miffed than irritated, vexed bothered or annoyed For if you are only miffed we’ll kiss and make up ~ lickety-swift

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Hilda Greenhough

Date: 6/19/2025 8:49:00 PM

I like the happy ending.

David Crandall

Date: 6/19/2025 6:39:00 PM

haha, miffed comes with kissing and making up, that sounds better!

Yellow Rose

Date: 6/19/2025 2:31:00 PM

such creativity and charming wit flow through your words. What a delight to read!

Maria Williams

Date: 6/19/2025 4:26:00 AM

Dear Gershon,this is charming and playful! I love the clever use of escalating emotions and how you pull it back with such a sweet, affectionate twist at the end. "Lickety-swift" made me smile—such a fun and tender finish!..Hugs

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/19/2025 4:00:00 AM

Sometimes we don't get our wishes, do we? Thanks for sharing this creative morsal. Sara K