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inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19
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Ohio

0 posted 2004-07-27 08:49 PM



Shhh.........
don't let them know
that your'e crazy;

zip it up, lock it in;

don't let them see
that you forget to dot your ii', cross your t's
apostrophize or know the distinction
between the comma and its cousin the semi colon;

careful
don't let them see
you were raised in a dysfunctional family
and are now the matriach to one of your own,

that you don't wear underwear beneath dresses
or say grace before meals,
don't always salute the flag, just because you are told to,
that you forget to recycle,
rather spit than swallow,
don't make the beds most days before noon, if at all;
haven't cooked your husband a decent meal for months
eat fruit loops for breakfast, drink wine for lunch, skip dinner
to vegetate on poetry sites,
flirt shamelessly with supermarket stockboys,
that you procrastinate, stall, put off ever having to grow up;

tuck it in, sit up straight, don't let them know;
don't them hear that thick brooklyn chick accent
make sure to enunciate and pronunciate
wouldn't want them to think youre white trash, crass, working
class, or full of sass

it's almost over,
you may have just convinced them;

breathe girl
wink wink
maybe you've tricked them this time.

aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh

© Copyright 2004 inkedgoddess - All Rights Reserved
Midnitesun
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Gaia
1 posted 2004-07-27 08:57 PM


roaring here, you just wrote part of my resume
Juju
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In your dreams
2 posted 2004-07-27 08:59 PM


hehe My dad is hiring secetaries.... brought back some good mems..

love Juju

iliana
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USA
3 posted 2004-07-27 10:24 PM


You are my trip for the night, lovie!  I loved that part about being the matriarch of a dysfunctional family.....sounds familiar!     .....jo
Magnus
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4 posted 2004-07-27 10:28 PM


This is hilarious....so funny,  and my guess
is fairly truthful...ya got guts,  that is
for sure...Moxie, that is the word, I think?

passing shadows
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displaced
5 posted 2004-07-28 04:26 AM


this tickles me
Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27
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Florida
6 posted 2004-07-28 04:38 AM


Cook?  We are supposed to cook?  

And dysfunctional?  I have raised the Osbournes stunt doubles...

*sigh*

you are not alone!  

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

Tiersdin
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since 2000-11-17
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east coast
7 posted 2004-07-28 07:04 AM


Awesome, inkedgoddess, every line just... breathes!

~tier

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392
Ohio
8 posted 2004-07-28 07:06 AM



glad to know im not alone ...lol

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
9 posted 2004-07-28 07:06 AM


Pure chutzpah!

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
10 posted 2004-07-28 07:44 AM


Well if that doesn't beat all! Hardy har har! You just cracked me up! You just listed a whole bunch of the reasons why I like you!

You are absolutely adorable!


Linda

Dark Stranger
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since 2001-03-19
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West Coast
11 posted 2004-07-28 08:52 AM


and wear long sleeves....(grin) and they thought it was cause I dress proper....to late they hired me now they are stuck with the ink....enjoyed this one ms..way cool view
LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19
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12 posted 2004-07-28 09:01 AM


you've got me rollin in the isles....
what?  fruit loops aren't trendy?????? ;0(

your a hoot and this was a great way to start the morning!!!! Thank you

choshi
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since 2004-01-01
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New York
13 posted 2004-07-28 03:06 PM


Cute.....You are hired!!!!   ~P
Gentle Spirit
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14 posted 2004-07-28 03:24 PM


SHHH.....don't tell anyone I eat fruit loops for lunch while writing poetry!!  lol...
I ADORE this Michele!  Just what I needed to make a smile today!

Pilgrimage
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Texas, USA
15 posted 2004-07-28 04:00 PM


You made me laugh out loud! I love this.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
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Canada eh.
16 posted 2004-07-28 04:04 PM


Laughing so hard I need to wipe the mascara from my cheeks.
You are too cool for school lady!
Love this one Michele....what a hoot!
Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain ~

bklynboy
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since 2002-12-15
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florida
17 posted 2004-07-28 05:38 PM


Cute....but did you get the job?
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