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Laughter The Best Medicine

Forty years of married life, the couple set out to celebrate
Fine dining beautiful wine, and a waltz with stumbling gait
Turning to her husband she demands for him to remember details
Quickly he answers, “Yes darling, your beautiful dress, my hat and tails.”

He walked beside her hand in hand she notices a tear drop that falls
Thinking he’s sentimental she demands to know what he does recall
Sighing wistfully looking at the stars he tells her, it was before they did wed
Your father had a shotgun, he said if I didn’t turn up I'd wish I was dead.

“Why do you remember that, is there nothing more romantic you can say?”
The virago of a wife demands more memories of the wedding day…
The husband sighs “He said he would send me to jail for forty years at the very least“ 
I just had a thought, if I hadn’t married you, tomorrow would be my day of release……


© 28/11/2012~GG~ 

Entry for Laughter The Best Medicine sponsored by Vie

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  1. Date: 12/8/2012 2:23:00 PM

    Many kudos

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/9/2012 6:24:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you for stopping by and commenting, hugs xx
  1. Date: 12/5/2012 5:38:00 AM

    Dear Golden angel..this is awesome..congratulation for your win ..enjoyed much reading your great works..<3<3<3 SK

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/9/2012 6:23:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you so much Sukmawati xx
  1. Date: 12/3/2012 9:59:00 AM

    I think that you have written a telling portrait of a "shotgun wedding". Have an excellent day! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/3/2012 10:02:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Mathew, hugs to you xx
  1. Date: 12/3/2012 8:21:00 AM

    Congratulations on your win in this "Candid Camera" contest Mandy ~GG~. I am sorry it is late. Love, Carol

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/3/2012 10:02:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Not a problem Carol I just appreciate you doing so xx
  1. Date: 12/2/2012 8:34:00 AM

    Reminds me of the foursome on the golf course. As a hearse passes by in the distance, one of the golfers salutes. When praised by the other three for being so respectful, the reply is, "Yes, I did enjoy our years together."

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/2/2012 8:37:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Duke I like these, xx
  1. Date: 12/2/2012 8:30:00 AM

    Yes, very well captured. I have only been married 35 years, but I appreciate this. It's quite funny.

  1. Date: 12/2/2012 3:58:00 AM

    :) witty and humorous just like your blogs Mandy. And yes congrats are in order too.

  1. Date: 12/1/2012 6:06:00 AM

    My big congratulations on your fantastic win my dear friend, Mandy! I greatly enjoyed reading your awesome winning piece creating a big smile on my face:) love and big hugs, Leonora

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 12/1/2012 6:34:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you so much Leonora xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 8:57:00 PM

    Mandy,, nice win..pd

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/30/2012 1:18:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks PD xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 5:01:00 PM

    You bring happiness to your home and to the Soup. Excellent piece my dear sweet poet. Hugs Michael

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/30/2012 1:19:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    awh thanks Michael that's nice to know, big hugs xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 4:05:00 PM

    Hahahaha!this is funny...Congrats on your wonderful write and superb win...Kudos to you,my great friend...XOXO...

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/30/2012 1:20:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Olusegun, back at you my friend xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 2:08:00 PM

    I absolutely loved this one! Congrats on the win...

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/30/2012 1:21:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Carol xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 9:57:00 AM

    BWAhahahah hahahah! Are u kiddin' me!! This is super duper outrageous! Coolio win from your amazing pen!! Congrats, GG!!

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/29/2012 12:19:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Awh thanks Gwenny love, are you out of your dry spell yet sweetheart?xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 8:44:00 AM

    Oh Mandy, that last line mad the reading of your write a wonderful journey. Got a good chuckle out of that. Rollo

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/29/2012 8:46:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Then hopefully you found the journey worth while Rollo, hugs xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 8:19:00 AM

    You missed your calling Mandy--very funny!

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/29/2012 8:49:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    That's lovely of you to say Craig, but I never heard it LOL xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 7:56:00 AM

    hahaha, this is awesome, Mandy. and I see it won the contest of VIE. Big congratulations.

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/29/2012 8:50:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Yes behind you LOL xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 7:23:00 AM

    Congratulations Mandy.

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    Thanks Richard xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 7:00:00 AM

    Congratulations on your win friend Mandy. cheers!! :)

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/29/2012 8:51:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Maria xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 6:28:00 AM

    congrats on a great win Mandy.....you have a great sense of humor....love...Joseph

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/29/2012 8:51:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you kind sir xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 4:37:00 AM

    Clever one Mandy, well done ...Seren

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    Thanks sass xx
  1. Date: 11/29/2012 2:15:00 AM

    Your words forty years on will still be laughed upon

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/29/2012 8:52:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    as they have for many years previous Christopher xx
  1. Date: 11/28/2012 6:46:00 PM

    very funny! nice one...

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/29/2012 12:16:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Ilene xx
  1. Date: 11/28/2012 5:47:00 PM

    Great !!! Nothing like true love ?

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/29/2012 12:16:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    sounds a bit dim for telling her to me, thanks for the comment William xx
  1. Date: 11/28/2012 2:57:00 PM

    Oh yes the chains of love...good one Mandy gem of a poem...

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/28/2012 4:22:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks harry xx
  1. Date: 11/28/2012 11:41:00 AM

    Dear Mandy, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. Wow what an ending If that were me I wouldn't even mention it Magnificent POEM LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal (Young) Liege...Harry

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    No would be wiser perhaps Harry xx
  1. Date: 11/28/2012 10:31:00 AM

    Very witty poem. It gave me a smile. I can just see this poor husband in the dog house for the next forty years. Loved your poem.

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/28/2012 10:32:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Jon, what a sentence xx
  1. Date: 11/28/2012 8:28:00 AM

    Reads like a winner for sure..Your humor makes my day feel lighter...Thanks for the kind review of my work..I now have to go and fix some fried potato croquets that is Irish potato ..Family will want some lunch soon..Sara

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/28/2012 8:34:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Sara, I just love croquets, can I come ? xx
  1. Date: 11/28/2012 8:17:00 AM

    I saw it when I was fixing that squeak in your bed ha ha ha.....

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/28/2012 8:33:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    That's where the wd40 came from, did wonder lol xx
  1. Date: 11/28/2012 8:16:00 AM

    Mandy this is terrific. Vie is going to love this. You should have your own joke book published, it will definitely be a hit and you'll be famous. Have a beautiful day. Love, Gail

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/28/2012 8:33:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Gail but they are not mine, I pick them up and get sent them, I just rewrite some in to poems but glad you like them sweetie xx
  1. Date: 11/28/2012 8:06:00 AM

    Mandy this should be a top ten...David

    Tams The Golden Girl Avatar Mandy Tams The Golden Girl Date: 11/28/2012 8:32:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    ha that's up to Vie David, but thanks anyway xx
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