My friend
If you were a very nice, capable and patient person, my friend Ivy
was better than that. If you had an expensive dress,
her’s was even more expensive. If you were really happy, Ivy would have
captivated you, very soon. As time passed by I learned to accept her
just the way she was. Each of us is unique sort.
Upon my return from the Medjugorje Sanctuary I had some nice
photographs to show her. I did not go on the trip just to boast
about it afterwards, but wanted to share some nice moments just with her.
Ivy had been to this beautiful sanctuary several years earlier.
After listening to my excited stories, she asked me in a serious tone:
Did you go to the water closet there?
No, we stayed at the hotel cross the street
where we had really nice rooms and everything else.
So, you did not see the public conveniences, there?
No, I didn’t!
Now, that was something to think about! How come I hadn’t seen
the water closet, indeed!
-You should have, you know. It’ s an adventure! It is the
most beautiful water closet I’ve ever seen. Can’t believe it …
Too bad you did not see it.
I hung my head in shame. That’s why we have friends, I guess.
Djurdja Vukelic Rozic was born on April 6, 1956, lives in Croatia. She graduated from the Faculty of Economy in Zagreb, in her youth she lived in Chicago, USA. She publishes humorous sketches, aphorisms and poetry. So far published 4 independent collections of humorous sketches, book of poetry, while aphorisms and another book of poetry are at the printers. She published a haiku collection as well and edited an anthology of Croatian haiku poetry in Croatian and English.