The Party

Yeah, there are over a hundred people scattered about the hall.

A man planted here to fill her needs, a woman posed there to fill his needs.

What each needs…

They both need.

          Why do they meet, suppose, a marriage of experiences.

          Intertwined with verbal abuse.

          A match of wits to discover they have none.

A pose, hand-held cigarette.

It’s fickle light reveals scant wrinkles.

Ashes falling down her dress.

Foundation covers her wrinkles.

          Plenty of food, mixing mouths, mixing words, mixing

          thoughts.       

          Absolutely, I don’t know what you mean.

          What did you say?  I don’t really care.

          Make an impression, tell it to me again, don’t smile.

          There’s food in your teeth.

Drink this.

Evening’s end, I’m through.  Can I leave?

Graciously I move towards the door, my exit, to leave quietly.

Oh!  Are you leaving already?

Early day tomorrow lots to do – besides, there’s food in my teeth.   

(c) 2012 Linda Stone Cohen All Rights Reserved

Remember that no amount of money can purchase grace, wisdom and humility.

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