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The Ladies Man and the Man's Lady

He was proud of all his conquests And the notches on his belt The number of bedrooms in which he spent one night And the satin sheets that he had felt Now his autumn years are empty Memories don’t take up too much space And the only reflections on his mirrored ceiling Are of an old man’s lonely face He wasn't much of a ladies man Knowing the touch of only one The girl who would say “yes” to him Give him three daughters and a son Now his autumn years are happy Full of enjoyment from his family’s life He wouldn't trade in for a thousand lovers His one and only wife

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 8/5/2013 6:41:00 AM
A stunning piece which really deserved its super win! CONGRATULATIONS my dear friend, Joe! Thank you so much for sharing as well. And since somebody sent me a message, i'm passing it to you, Happy Friendship Day! love and hugs, Leonora
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Date: 8/4/2013 10:09:00 PM
Joe, , Congratulations, with your winning poem..... goodnight~ Linda
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Date: 8/4/2013 5:24:00 PM
nice win...SKAT
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Date: 7/31/2013 6:43:00 PM
Ya gotta know about it in order to write such beautiful words about it.. You hafta have been there.... I know where you've been..... Great work.... Jake
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Date: 7/30/2013 5:55:00 PM
For sure, Joe. A lovely, tender write. Kudos to both you and your wife for having weathered the storms. Licia :-)
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Date: 7/30/2013 1:57:00 PM
wonderful! you've really nailed this one, joe!
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Date: 7/30/2013 11:40:00 AM
Absolutely fabulous....how true...how true! There are a few things in life that are enduring. If love is true...one must hold on for dear life. You drew me in with your title....and you keep me till the last line! Wonderful job!
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