If I don’t drive around the park,
I’m pretty sure to make my mark.
If I’m in bed each night by ten.
I may get back my looks again.
If I abstain from fun and such.
I’ll probably amount to much;
But I shall stay the way I am.
Because I do not give a damn.

Analysis, meaning and summary of Dorothy Parker's poem Observation

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  1. Laura says:
    April 11, 2005 at 7:41 pm

    I really like this poem, Resume, and Indian Summer. They all have to do with a theme of Life. Or, living life the way you want, doing what you want, not caring what others thing. Dorothy Parker was a brilliant writer, and I enjoy pretty much all of her poems. She just has a way of putting a twist on things. Haha, and making you laugh. -Laura

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