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Jeers and Cheers

    The crush of reporters with mikes
       the security entourage 
    Autograph-seekers, well-wishers
       hand-shakers, selfie-fishers
  
    On stage 24/7... with luck, for years
       Careening 'career' ... jeers and cheers 
         ~ ‘midst the booze veneer

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Date: 2/1/2025 8:56:00 PM
We see it everyday in public forums and political meetings, especially when celebrities are present. Beautifully written.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/1/2025 9:00:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Valsa.
Date: 1/30/2025 6:06:00 PM
I think the word are Narcissistic personalities Gershon...
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/1/2025 8:58:00 PM
Could be, Michael.

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