In My Opinion

It's all a matter of opinion
We all have one of these
We always have something to say
Even if no one else agrees

My wife says I don't have one
I have to ask her what to say
She thinks I'll say something stupid
She says, "You're  just made that way"

If we go to a fancy restaurant
She orders what food we'll eat
She tells me when I'm finished
And when to leave my seat

Even on our wedding day
Before I could say, "I do"
She told the preacher, "Of course, he does"
So I just mumbled, "True"

If it sounds like I am henpecked
My wife says that's not true
She says to tell you, "You're all wrong"
She doesn't tell me what to do

So be glad you're not in my shoes
A man who lives this way
The only words I'm allowed to utter
Is, "Yes dear whatever you say"

Well, I think I'll end this poem 
And try to get on with my life
But before I go, I want you to know
I probably better ask my wife
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 2/25/2011 11:56:00 AM
Congratulations Larry, on your well deserved win in Francine Roberts's contest " Whatever You Say, Dear". Love, Carol
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Date: 2/23/2011 11:02:00 AM
Oh God this was amazing! Made me laugh even when i didn't feel like it!!!! Thank you very much! Love it, Sami
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Date: 2/21/2011 4:28:00 AM
Really enjoyed, congrats on the win
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Date: 2/20/2011 3:32:00 PM
You really got me going on this one Larry... You certainly earned that numero uno spot! Will send this one to my poor brother.... again great job of it Larry.
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Date: 2/19/2011 12:19:00 PM
Congratulations on your win...Sara
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Date: 2/19/2011 6:41:00 AM
Reminds me of that cool British comedy Keeping Up Appearances with Hyacincth Boooookaaa [ie Buckets/ not Boquets LOL] Ricahrd always says "yes Dear!" Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 2/18/2011 11:46:00 PM
Congrats on your win, you deserved it for this super funny, well written piece.
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Date: 2/18/2011 10:33:00 PM
Larry, you deserved the top spot in Francine's contest with this impressive entry. Congratulations.
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Date: 2/18/2011 6:48:00 PM
Super win Larry, Congratulations on your worthy first place honor. Agape, Moses
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Date: 2/18/2011 6:47:00 PM
Congrats, Larry. Awesome well deserved First Place. Great piece. Nice going. Have a great weekend. Ralph
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Date: 2/18/2011 6:14:00 PM
Congrats Larry on your first place win in Francine's contest ... enjoy your top spot luv..
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Date: 2/18/2011 6:04:00 PM
This is terrific!!!!! OMG sooo funny....you poor guy...sounds like what my husband would say ""Whatever you say, dear" !! Congratulations!!!
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Date: 2/18/2011 5:47:00 PM
congrats Larry on your first place win in my contest, ask your wife if that's alright
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Date: 2/16/2011 7:19:00 AM
A riot, Larry. LOL. In my opinion this doesn't apply to me, so I've been told. If you get a chance, read my about my "Nightmare" in my poem "You Ain't No Boss of Me". But be sure to check with you-know-who before you do! Best to you. Ralph
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