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Was "No" All She Said?

by Ilana Streit

"Thanks so much for the invitation, but I have other plans."

"Ahi, we've talked about this before, remember? I really don't like it when you treat me like a fashion model."

"Thanks anyway."

"Next time, ask me earlier -- and in person -- okay?"

"Wear your own damn diadem, darling!"

"You know honey, I want to spend time with you, but not at all of these public functions. Can't we just have a quiet evening alone together?"

"I will not come on the train,
I will not come in the rain
I will not wear a diadem,
I will not wear it!
Vashti I am."

Ilana Streit

Ilana Streit teaches at Mishkan Shalom in Philadelphia.

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