THE HARD SELL
by Joanna Gilman Hyde
My grandfather used to leave
The room
If a television commercial
Was coming on —
He would excuse himself
To go “vomit”
And now his grand-daughter
Contemplates
Dressing herself in black lace
To attend a domestic
Dinner gathering
Where marijuana might be served
Joanna Gilman Hyde 
EYE would LOVE to see you in Black Lace!
And so, did they serve up pot in a pan?
No. It was made available by smoke, but eye don’t drink — eye don’t smoke — what do eye do?
Politely pass, say no thanks, and if you like the people, stick around and have fun. Not a big thing.
Certainly don’t vomit!!