March 29, 2009


smallish truths

In youth, it was a way I had
To do my best to please,
And change, with every passing lad
To suit his theories.

But now I know the things I know,
And do the things I do;
And if you do not like me so,
To hell, my love, with you!

— dorothy parker

posted by Amanda Mae Meyncke in poetry 

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3 Responses to “smallish truths”

  1. Cooper Renner on March 29th, 2009 at 7:46 am

    Good ‘light’ verse hits the spot as few things do.

  2. Cindy Scroggins on March 29th, 2009 at 7:57 am

    Oh, Honey! That Dorothy Parker was one smart dame.

    “Ducking for apples. Change one letter and you have my life story.”

  3. Dave Vogt on March 29th, 2009 at 7:01 pm

    I suppose this still places me somewhere in my youth. Not that anyone is surprised by that.

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