If I could pick nine dinner dates
\nto form join a table set for ten,
\nI might know where I\u2019d start my search
\nbut I don\u2019t know where I\u2019d end. <\/p>\n
The first five choices would come quick
\nand if they would just agree to read
\nmy writing, good and bad, then I would
\nflatter them by naming them aloud.<\/p>\n
Number six would from my community
\nwho shines her beacon bright,
\nwhose soul selflessly sings \u2018Zimmer Frei\u2019
\nevery hour of day and night.<\/p>\n
Seven would be\u2014I\u2019d want him back\u2014
\nmy dear departed Dad. Give eight to Mom,
\nthough I had more time with her,
\ncause without her he won\u2019t come. <\/p>\n
Nine, the last, the final spot: I\u2019m torn;
\nI may have no choice choice.
\nI may just leave it empty and see
\nwho needs to share their voice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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