For my husband, who has spent more time on hold than is good for a person
Good Afternoon you’ve
Reached
(you poor sod)
The Office of Red Tape Reduction
May I put you on hold
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The Conference
Scholars scurry
Scholars scatter
Pitter patter
Wo sind sie
Seminar Room
Seminar Room
We search for
Thee
Forgot
I wish I were one
of those
particular/remarkable/incredible/kind
That remember
Who gave what when
And who did what when with
And what year was it when
And where were we when
And who was there
Those kinds of people
seem so/are so
Thoughtful and
together and
grateful and
kind
(I am also thoughtful and together and grateful and kind)
But forgetful
Chronically
Tragically
Hopelessly
So
So so so
So
Dental Discussions
I don't want you to be stressed
She said
Well you're drilling in my head
I said
Poddle
Poddle verb To walk with slow, short, or unsteady steps; to proceed in a dawdling or uncoordinated manner I might as well get comfortable With poddling through the day As poddling and dawdling Are more appropriate for my age No longer Slick and sleek But really rather slow Meandering and Measured and Wobbly as I go Oh