Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

Invited To the Yearly Party

So are you coming she asks 
On a scale of one to ten
Margot’s parties are a negative seven.
Dull old people
Talking smack
About other dull old people.
I’ve got to check my calendar I say,
Knowing there is nothing on it.
I can move it to a different night, she offers.
I know why she wants me.
I am dull and old, but I have new stories
No. That’s not it.
I’m dull and old, but I make up new stories.
Buzz.
I’m great at Pictionary, and she always puts me on her team.
Will there be Pictionary? I ask, dreading the reply.
OF COURSE! She says, pleased. Her eyes brighten.
Maybe I could pop in for a bit, I offer.
My soul laughs.
Knowing I will be the first guest there, and the last to leave
as soon as I start winning the prizes.

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Kim Rodrigues December 22, 2019 at 7:50 PM Sometimes the thing we hope to avoid is the one that is worth being there. I am sure you are a hoot! Caren Krutsinger December 23, 2019 at 7:31 AM I always avoid what is best for me. No idea why.

Ann Foster December 22, 2019 at 1:26 PM You are the truest friend to show up and hold the line. God Bless you and take it easy on the winning... remember, "they" are hold.. hehe... not us.. you know.. hehe... Ann Caren Krutsinger December 23, 2019 at 7:31 AM I do know Ann. Smile. Chuckle. Grin. Wink. Wink.

Silent One December 22, 2019 at 12:25 PM I do not think you should go.. enjoyed your poem.. Caren Krutsinger December 23, 2019 at 7:32 AM I usually do. Not wanting to disappoint.

Quoth Theraven December 22, 2019 at 12:38 AM Caren, Keep your calendar open, I need to hear your stories. Love your soul in laughter. -Richard Caren Krutsinger December 22, 2019 at 7:40 AM Thank you so much Richard; I just throw it out there.

Na Na December 21, 2019 at 10:43 PM I really enjoyed this one. You put me right there playing Pictionary with everyone Caren Krutsinger December 22, 2019 at 7:40 AM It came quickly into my mind after a whole roomful of Kansas City counselors started chanting my name to come up and play some kind of crazy game. Of course it was PICTIONARY. That happened this Wednesday. They all know I am a cartoonist.