Anais Vionet Poet Free verse

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rough

Ok, I’m hearing it
it’s rough out there in the real world 

There’s even been some influencer backlash

These days, if someone starts talking about world crisis
I wave them off, “I’m emotionally booked.” 

Like everyone else, I’m just coping,
economizing by reusing letters, recycling plots
and clipping martini coupons.

I refuse to ration kisses 
blush at the thought 
things aren’t THAT bad.

Around here (we call it 6th Ave) 
things seem normal. The household staff 
perform their daily chores with leisurely courtesy. 

Grandmère gave them a 10% bump 
because prices are crazy. 

Did it help? I don’t know. 
I don’t know them all that well.
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Songs for this:
Insanity (The Sanest Thing You've Got) by The Nines
I’m Still Standing” — Elton John

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Vincine Fallica April 30, 2026 at 9:08 PM YOU’RE getting blowback from the real world? As if you had anything to do with it. Geeez. / You’re a light in the chaos for us (me). / Headed back this weekend. / Thankx for this one. <3 Anais Vionet May 1, 2026 at 6:56 AM I've written SO may 'Trump-crazy' pieces you wouldn't believe. But have I POSTED them? No, I haven't. I feel a little removed at this point - but who's really safe from his relentless chaos. There are few Trump voters around here. Where are you headed back to - are you re-boarding that cruise ship?