AWESOME poem, Gloria! The "boys" are so childish and incredibly dangerous to others. Ignorant asses. Years ago, I was on a fund-raising committee for a hospital event honoring a female breast cancer surgeon. The chair of the committee (a very wealthy, arrogant woman) decided it would be absolutely brilliant to have a cognac and cigar bar at this event--to raise more $$. I told the assembled group of matrons (in the chairman's home) that it was completely inappropriate for a *hospital* to do such a thing. It would also endanger people at the event with the 2nd hand smoke. She argued with me (mind you, I'm a nurse with a PhD in Public Health). I said I would not support it and left the meeting. I was furious. I went home and called the breast surgeon (a friend of the family) and told her the plot that was afoot. SHE became enraged and told the CEO of the hospital that if they did such a thing, she would not come to the event honoring her. The cigar bar was killed and that woman glared daggers at me all night. I was delighted to make her miserable. Nancy Pelosi did the right thing. Smoking of any sort on federal property should be forbidden. Sorry I ran on so long, but your poem brought that memory back in full force!
I was a radio:music:news: talk in the 1980’s. Putnam and Dutchess Counties NY and Greenwich Ct. your voice reminds of mine. I often forget I was a marginal star” 😂😂😂
From my slim knowledge of kids in school and college, they simply wouldn’t understand a word of my poems nor would they have the attention span to tolerate them. 118 words is the max length of our patience nowadays.
I’m so far away from school days. Aaaand I think a lot. Must of gotten lost musing about learning and what we are exposed to at a time and place in history. Your work is so evocative, it moved me to wonder. Please keep honing your craft. You are so gifted ❤️💙💛💚💜🔥
The “good ole boys” and their cigars certainly would cause me to run from their superior “smoking out” the ladies. It reminds me of “Gone With the Wind” when the ladies napped with slaves fanning them while the men were smoking cigars (made by slaves) and drinking (whiskey made by slaves) while talking war talk.
AWESOME poem, Gloria! The "boys" are so childish and incredibly dangerous to others. Ignorant asses. Years ago, I was on a fund-raising committee for a hospital event honoring a female breast cancer surgeon. The chair of the committee (a very wealthy, arrogant woman) decided it would be absolutely brilliant to have a cognac and cigar bar at this event--to raise more $$. I told the assembled group of matrons (in the chairman's home) that it was completely inappropriate for a *hospital* to do such a thing. It would also endanger people at the event with the 2nd hand smoke. She argued with me (mind you, I'm a nurse with a PhD in Public Health). I said I would not support it and left the meeting. I was furious. I went home and called the breast surgeon (a friend of the family) and told her the plot that was afoot. SHE became enraged and told the CEO of the hospital that if they did such a thing, she would not come to the event honoring her. The cigar bar was killed and that woman glared daggers at me all night. I was delighted to make her miserable. Nancy Pelosi did the right thing. Smoking of any sort on federal property should be forbidden. Sorry I ran on so long, but your poem brought that memory back in full force!
I appreciate what you have shared. I was appalled when I read the article about their utter dismay over such a stupid, disgusting habit.
Brava, Sharon, Brava. I’m honored to know you.
Maybe someone can build them a treehouse outside in the grounds…
They can all be voted out in November
G L O R I A. Another tour de force ! Eric Swalwell! A rising star. There’s hope in the horizon
Jennifer, He is a hellion and I adore him!!
You, dear Gloria, gave this silly occurrence its tragicomic twist!
Which reminds me: We The People should not entrust our Democracy to a bunch of men who ignore the maintenance of their health.
Amen, brother!
Oh ! Pardon my over site. G L O R I A. You’ve a great speaking voice. Smooth, resonant and raspy ! All the better to start your podcast!
I was a radio:music:news: talk in the 1980’s. Putnam and Dutchess Counties NY and Greenwich Ct. your voice reminds of mine. I often forget I was a marginal star” 😂😂😂
You are a STAR! ⭐️✨🌟💫
Actually my black lab is. His AKC. Alvin Star On The Sky
Our Leonberger is Cold Beet Drinker.
Wonderful breed. El grande ! Beets ? No😂😂
*giggling*
voice texting sucks
LOL. I don't have the patience for that kind of production.
They can take their damn cigars and stuff them down their throats sideways.
Good stuff as usual Gloria.
I totally agree! They are despicable.
I would love it if Gloria’s poems were read and discussed in any current history high school course. ✨
Having said that, I would be thrilled to have my poems read — especially in schools.
From my slim knowledge of kids in school and college, they simply wouldn’t understand a word of my poems nor would they have the attention span to tolerate them. 118 words is the max length of our patience nowadays.
I’m so far away from school days. Aaaand I think a lot. Must of gotten lost musing about learning and what we are exposed to at a time and place in history. Your work is so evocative, it moved me to wonder. Please keep honing your craft. You are so gifted ❤️💙💛💚💜🔥
Tik Tok had gutted attention spans and brain function.
Agree.
You know I love this! What style is in the way you make our messages known .
Stanley! Thank you 🙏
The “good ole boys” and their cigars certainly would cause me to run from their superior “smoking out” the ladies. It reminds me of “Gone With the Wind” when the ladies napped with slaves fanning them while the men were smoking cigars (made by slaves) and drinking (whiskey made by slaves) while talking war talk.
An epic poem! I hate our Congress.
I really liked this, but I especially loved hearing you read it.