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The Tactless Question

by vincent-s-coster

"So how do you feel about Not being invited to your sister's wedding?" Such was the question he had asked one Saturday in his kitchen. It was a tactless premise to The dispelling of his unwanted wisdom For such was his manner Of seeking ways to tell us all how best for us to do "Thus and so," Even in matters that he knew not Hence the thoughtless question Which yes, he actually asked Causing them to flinch in pain at the recollection That they had been so wilfully forgotten By someone whom they both loved dearly
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©Vincent S. Coster 27th October 2015

This poem has appeared on the poets own blog. This is the second time this has been published.

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