Let Me Read Your Poems She Said

My aunt was chomping at the bit to read my poems
I was not enthusiastic about it because some were about her
And not terribly flattering

She would not let up so I finally shared my site and my pen name
I held my breath as I watched her land at the one that was all her
Oh, I despise these kinds of people she said.

Vindicated through her non-recognition of herself,
I gave a loud low sigh of relief.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dome Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 1:54 AM
Wonderful Caren. well done.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 4:38 AM
Thank you Peter.
Buehler Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 10:28 PM
Interesting and funny poem, Caren. I enjoyed it very much!
Krutsinger Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 4:38 AM
I am glad.
Delaney Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 8:33 PM
That is funny, Makes true the saying that we never see ourselves as others do.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 4:39 AM
She did not see herself at all.
Bauer Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 6:07 PM
ha! hilarious!
Krutsinger Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 8:05 PM
And true
Gauthier Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 7:47 AM
Too funny, Caren.
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March 5, 2020 at 8:05 PM
Seriously happened
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