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Party Loudly

Party Loudly 
(and hats that fit badly)
 
The comments of strangers, 
passers-by on the street,
people that matter very little, 
or even not at all. 

Effect the outcome of our lives, 
in ways we have no idea...
yet, how to feel. 

Some smile and say hello, 
some say good by and done. 
Others, want something from you, 
that you are perhaps unwilling to give. 
Maybe you should not at all 
entertain the company, 
of the possible, 
takers, 
and makers, 
of chaos.
Wanting-ly grabing center stage,
when they were only asked to the party, 
out of courtesy or even chance.
Not because all are not welcome, 
some simply partake more of others, 
than is their due, 
in public, 
or in private, 
to others, 
or alone. 

Do not drink too much, 
do not be(e) too silly, 
and avoid the sting. 
Be safe, 
not sorry in the end. 
Covet-tess friends, 
angry assistants, 
jealous co-workers, 
seeking openings to advance, 
by chance, 
your demise. 
The road home will thank you, 
and so will the mothers, 
of all the children, 
that will make it home, 
because you made...
all the right choices, 
for the old year, 
while welcoming in...
The New. 

Amen.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 26, 2019 at 2:30 AM
WoW! Your sky wisdom, ink dispensed, unveils a magnificent view, (point-of, in fact) Ann! I adore your elegant, stylish expressions. Incisive and insightful be your demure observations. Where were sherpa you when I often bleated foolishly at age 22? A godly woman of good wisdom is a faithful man's best friend. Sparkling poetry ... Sapphire muse innervision burning! Love and more love always.
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December 26, 2019 at 10:01 AM
You are ever so kind my friend. Blessings on your day. Ty for the kind comments. Ann
Wolf Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 2:39 PM
Just love the title, Ann. Very clever!! :) ~ Wholly Sunny
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December 26, 2019 at 9:59 AM
Hehe... be safe and make it to the new year in one piece. I have some over the years, that did not... Don't let friends be too stupid. Even if it costs a friendship. Hugs my friend. Be safe as I so enjoy your work, and look forward to all the New Years days that will be full of fun. Best of days... Ann
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