Bud Grossmann’s Words of the Week for the Week of May 11, 2008 Previously unpublished poem. © 2008 by Bud Grossmann. All Rights Reserved.   Rose #3, 2004 © 2004 by Bud Grossmann A MOTHER’S SMALL REQUEST “Can’t you kids allow me to enjoy this cigarette in peace?” the weary mother sighed, her eyes squinting against the smoke. “It’s the one pleasure I have in life.”  ♦ See a list of other Words of the Week Bud would welcome your thoughts on this Words of the Week (or any others). Give your e-mail address if you would like Bud to reply. Your name, nickname, or e-mail: (Welcomed, but not required) Comment: Top of this page | HOME | Fine Photography | Picture of the Day | Writings | | Words of the Week | Mom & Pop Prop. Mgt. | FAQ |

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