Without Intending To Be Rude

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What have you done for me, lately?

she asked without intending

to be rude

After all he had done

that morning

warranted (and got)

five hundred pounds

of gratitude

What will you do for me, tomorrow?

she asked devoid

of any sorrow

devoid of any response

While you are at it...

(which he wasn't)

she said

—in her voice of silk—

I need a glass of milk

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PAUL OLIVERIO

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Footnote

WITHOUT INTENDING TO BE RUDE

is the copyrighted property

of LCSoL

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