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She Had All the Answers

I know more than anyone I have ever met, she said.
She was new to our group, no one at the table knew her.
She had all the answers and informed us of her brightness.
We did not doubt her but laughed a bit when she left.

Her photo was under the word arrogant in the dictionary.
I have no doubt of it.
We tittered about it, hoping she would return.
She did, and often.
Always leaving early, thank goodness.
So, we could thoroughly enjoy her.

I have never been influenced by another, she informed us.
Every influence I have has come from within.
I wrote this down
Not wanting to forget even one word.
And began counting the minutes.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/16/2021 5:56:00 PM

They changed the 'Aragon' to the 'Arrogance' Ballroom for this professional, I think.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/17/2021 1:04:00 AM

She is something else.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 8/16/2021 9:48:00 AM

I know the type and have met quite a few in my long life. The truth is, they are increasing faster than they are decreasing! One thing I do know with certainty is that they do not know when to shut up! Good ending to your poem, by-the-way. / Maurice

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/17/2021 1:04:00 AM

Thank you Maurice.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/16/2021 8:45:00 AM

Such a shame that she must be like this to bolster her flagging ego. I think most people who are arrogant really feel deficient somewhere deep inside.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/16/2021 9:01:00 AM

I truly do agree Hank.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/16/2021 6:31:00 AM

Everyone is influenced, encouraged, strengthened by another. My son was a great wrestler and I would remind him of all the people that got him there from coaches to kids he wrestled to financial supporters, his dad who would bring him, etc… We are never an island. The arrogant might implode.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/16/2021 8:41:00 AM

I think it is a coverup for people who feel inferior to others.