Inhibitions

O, an island paradise sounds tempting
    basking in the sun's rays
      dipping our toes in the ocean
        sipping margueritas at sunset

  A world of pleasure at our fingertips
    an end to worldly concerns...
  So, why does my purse say No
    ~ At our age, can't it let go
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rodrigues Avatar
January 29, 2023 at 11:06 AM
You would think, but no…lol! I understand!
Wolf Avatar
January 29, 2023 at 8:26 PM
Old habits die hard, I guess
Gentile Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 5:21 AM
I coold not agree with your more GW! I hope your purse overflows and soon you will be sipping! ( Heres to winning the lottery!) Loe this one!!
Wolf Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 8:15 PM
My purse -- lol.
Lawless Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 4:49 AM
Gershon, this could have been titled "A Fluttering of Moth Wings"
Wolf Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 8:15 PM
First they flutter; then they sputter...
Buehler Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM
The purse can be very inhibiting. :0 A nice one, Gershon! Have a great weekend.
Wolf Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 8:16 PM
Yes, indeed. Especially when my wife 'wall-its' it off. lo
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