Long

We had an open house
And invited people to come
Any time during a ten hour stretch.
We had guests, in the end, for
Nine and a half,
And the longest two stayed
About eight.

My friend said, long ago,
That Americans throw
Three hour parties.

If we ever have a three hour party again,
I think I will feel like
A non-event!

But with a canvas of almost ten,
There is time to connect
With almost all who come.