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Just For the Sake of Saying Hello

Just for the sake of saying "hello" Courtesy garden variety/generic common Joe who strives to achieve becoming (even posthumously) an esteemed writer likened to outstanding poe whit – perhaps illusions of grandeur must be reined in courtesy horse sense and Whoa! A short time ago today (the ides of March 2021) upon returning from nearest LIDL (located at 1831 E Ridge Pike, Royersford, Pennsylvania 19468 Latitude: 40.1845 Longitude: -75.5360), I realized too late the opportunity to exchange pleasant greetings with another resident (a young man, who shares a similar physique to yours truly). Preoccupied removing comestibles - predominantly nine plastic gallon jugs of distilled water (tightly packed within large suitcase, which luggage formerly belonged to Boyce Harris - papa) the notion occurred (ex post facto). Cursory aforementioned observation, (viz forfeited interpersonal opportunity) unexpectedly impetus awoke regarding said unnamed bloke (who I've seen scant number of times before) friendly exchange thus didst evoke idea to craft poem, cuz pleasant demeanor generates figurative chain reaction livingsocial among other (mostly elderly) folk here at Highland Manor this credo to befriend others I invoke (by Dickens) with little or no great expectations motivates me to risk playing game of life no joke, but good humor a masterstroke, one generic American notes tis oak kay for yours truly not to poke intrusively, (albeit rudely he thinks) and possibly also stoke antipathy by ignoring formalities of pleasantness in either case saddle and yoke me with unflattering nom de plume. Additionally I will allow enable, and provide tolerance if recipient of mine genuine companionable intent declines overture as potential future bosom buddy and/or sounding board, plus will defend self against blistering, excoriating, scathing... metaphorical nonetheless hurtful assaults against mine brow will not figurative undermine paltry self esteem, but endow redoubled effort to risk making acquaintance(s) and consort with persons who cross my path their nose in the air trumpeting arrogance and how never be deterred toward livingsocial such personal promise I vow.

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