Weighty Wisdom: One Poem And Two Quotes by Dorothy Parker

Afternoon
by Dorothy Parker

When I am old, and comforted,
And done with this desire,
With Memory to share my bed
And Peace to share my fire,

I'll comb my hair in scalloped bands
Beneath my laundered cap,
And watch my cool and fragile hands
Lie light upon my lap.

And I will have a sprigged gown
With lace to kiss my throat;
I'll draw my curtain to the town,
And hum a purring note.

And I'll forget the way of tears,
And rock, and stir my tea.
But oh, I wish those blessed years
Were further than they be!

https://www.best-poems.net/dorothy_parker/afternoon.html

It’s my birthday week, friends, and I’ve seen the tiger in the zodiac circle around FIVE times. How very cool, huh? Methinkso. So, I chose humor and weighty wisdom in the
form of one poem and two quotes by Dorothy Parker this week. Dorothy was a premie
(collateral wonder), like me… just sayin’.

“There’s a hell of a distance between
wise-cracking and wit. Wit has truth in it;
wise-cracking is simply calisthenics with words.”
Goodreads

“Now I know the things I know,
and I do the things I do;
and if you do not like me so,
to hell, my love, with you!”
Dorothy Parker, Goodreads

I’m so over the moon grateful to you for indulging me this month and sharing in my joy.
I hope you’ve enjoyed them so far.

Of the October posts I prepared for you, I have one short 2-minute read to come next
later in the week. And a surprise post that has me spilling over with joy– I’ll share that
today after it goes live.

Also, seeing as I’m participating in Sammi’s Samhain prompts, one short one I hope to
bring forth, come hell or high water. *wink* They have been so much fun.
Thanks, Sammi.

And then Tuesday, November?! Yikes!

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This Post Has 18 Comments

dorahak October 24, 2022 Reply

From those quotes, Miss Parker had some serious attitude lol. Love the poem you chose, Selma. Happy Birthday week!! Have a great one! 🙂💝
1. Selma Martin October 25, 2022 Reply
  
  “The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue.” – Miss Parker 😃
  
  She had some attitude, alright.
  
  Thanks for visiting and commenting Dora. 🍰 XoXo
Sadje October 24, 2022 Reply

A very happy birthday Selma. Wonderful share
1. Selma Martin October 25, 2022 Reply
  
  Glad you liked my share.
  And thanks. Yes. There will be 🍰
  1. Sadje October 25, 2022 Reply
    
    You’re welcome
rajkkhoja October 24, 2022 Reply

Very nice poem. Happy Birthday 🎈. Beautiful you share its. I like. Amazing words write in poem.
1. Selma Martin October 25, 2022 Reply
  
  Thanks for blessing me with a read and commenting, Raj. Glad you liked.
  1. rajkkhoja October 26, 2022 Reply
    
    Thanks , Selma. Iam glad too 😃
Ingrid October 24, 2022 Reply

The poem and quotes made me smile, Selma, thank you! 😊
1. Selma Martin October 25, 2022 Reply
  
  I like it that they made you smile. Xoxo
  
  “Don’t look at me in that tone of voice.” — Dorothy Parker
  
  Blessings.
Laura Bloomsbury October 24, 2022 Reply

thanks for sharing the poem Selma – I did not know it and may use it as exemplar for an upcoming prompt I’ll host. Your blog is a joy to read – its full of surprises, and movement.
1. Selma Martin October 25, 2022 Reply
  
  So happy with this comment, Laura. Yes, dearie, use it. Use it.
  Glad you find surprises here. Bless you for noticing. Xoxo 🤗
Ellie Thompson October 25, 2022 Reply

I love the poem and quotes by Dorothy Parker. They made me smile 😊. Is it really November on Tuesday!? What happened to October? I don’t know how time flies by so quickly. Happy birthday very soon, Selma. Xx ✨💜🎉
1. Selma Martin October 25, 2022 Reply
  
  Sorry to be the one to tell you but yes, come Tuesday, it’s November!! I don’t know how this happened. Blessings to you and Thanks 😊 🎂
Elizabeth October 28, 2022 Reply

Hi Selma, happy belated birthday! Great poem selection you have here, your blog is lovely!
1. Selma Martin October 28, 2022 Reply
  
  Hi Elizabeth. Thanks for hopping over. I appreciate you. My big day is tomorrow 29th 😉 🎂
Conny November 1, 2022 Reply

I adore Dorothy Parker! She’s the wittiest. And also… happy birthday Selma 🍰
1. Selma Martin November 1, 2022 Reply
  
  Aww,!Conny. Thanks so dearly. Blessings on your day. Xoxo