the wicked gang is
planning a reunion
to ravage a good
night disparaging
besmirch with lies
in torrents of fire
till enraged they
pester every angle
I received no
invitation; though
the news reached me
through the wire
I would not be party
to that drama
I'm quite content
without such a choir
to hear them fawn
on hot embers
see them gang up
in accusations
feel them strangle
the night with wiles
of course they would
not invite me
I'd bring no fun into
their hell's mire
©️ Selma
An old poem REdone and Written for Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt #367:
This weekend your challenge is to write a poem or a piece of prose in exactly 88
words using the word “Party”.
I’m so happy to participate here.
Thanks for having me.
Hugs to all. Thanks again.
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Ooh, this is an evocative poem, Selma. Bravo!
Thanks, Robbie. Glad you liked it.
About to turn one already?! My how time flies!
I love the poem, Selma and I can totally relate.
Happy to know you can relate. Blessing befall you. Hope you’re feeling better this new week. Sleep well
Much better. Thank you Selma. I hope you have a wonderful week 💖
I am. I will. 🤗
well said, and good to keep your distance –
Right?! I think so too 🤗
A year already? I can’t believe it! 🌈 📖 ❤️
Right? Pinch 🤏 me!
How time flies… Thank you, Ingrid 🤗
Wonderful poem. Selma. She is wise to stay away (even if she had been invited, methinks she would have declined). Some parties are not about joy at all, are they?
Wise to stay away from such people and create her own JOY instead. Jomo 👏🏽
Thanks for reading Dale. I appreciate you
Absolutely!
You are lovely, Selma.
Who needs friends like that, I would much prefer reading. Love the Jomo, might use that in future.
My husband and I are anti-social anyways. I much prefer to stay home.