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Desperate Housewives of Poetry Soup

She comes here to PS in between breaks
After carefully giving her carpets the shakes

She's cooked and cleaned and gone out to shop
Chased after the kids till she's ready to drop

Worked at the office, then watched kids at play
Now it has come to the end of her day

He pats her bum, then passes out on the couch
She's fuming inside cause he’s such a slouch

Then it’s off to bed where he gives a quick hug
She's wondering if she can give him a slug

She wants him to woo her, initiate sex
“Oh, by the way,” he groans, “Did you feed Rex?”

She kicks the covers and jumps out of bed
“Turn out the light,” he yells; she just sees red.

She goes to her laptop to escape the scene
Words speak to her heart, the ones on the screen

"These men Soupers are... in love with words, too
They know how to please and be nice to you."

Their words are romantic, they seem larger than life
She continues to wonder, “Is HE nice to his wife?”

Or is this a world where nothing is real
There are no boundaries to what one can feel

Hubby’s in bed, and she shuts out his snore
But the guy on PS makes her heart soar!!

How can a man be expressive like this?
She wonders what he would be like to kiss

Such chivalry, charm, and such pure delight
Before she knows it…. she's up all the night

Got to get going, breakfast can’t be late
Her halo is slipping; no longer a saint

She wonders, "Why is hubby not into you?
The pressures of life have made him so blue."

But right before he walks out of the door
“Tonight, sugar plum, going to let out a roar!”

So she smiles and then giggles, “PS can wait..
Oh please God…don’t let hubby… come home too late!”

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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  1. Date: 3/2/2013 6:53:00 AM

    Oh what an awesome poem, Eileen! Sometimes marriages can be like this, and we feel unseen. It's sad. And about the poems here on the soup... I can relate.... sometimes when I'm reading some poetry by the men here, I can't believe how romantic they are with their words! I think it takes a very special kind of man to be able to write romantic poetry... and even more special to share it with others on a forum like this. Love this poem, and just gotta say... Girl, YOU ROCK!

  1. Date: 3/1/2013 6:12:00 AM

    The real thing is the way to go. Very entertaining poem Eileen. Make him feel sexy and intresting and he will be transformed before your very eyes.

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/1/2013 8:44:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    In that case it's his turn.
    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/1/2013 6:52:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Oh Richard....thanks for the post. As for making him feel sexy....I have that down pat. Life often robs us of the intimacy we so crave...Life and PS! ;)
  1. Date: 3/1/2013 4:32:00 AM

    This is my favorite poem I have read today. You are so very good. When I read your work I hang on to every word. I LOVE IT.

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/1/2013 6:53:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    What a lovely post, Abigale. I'm honored! :) You have made me feel the joy of sharing my work! Thank you ever so much! Hugs!
  1. Date: 3/1/2013 3:26:00 AM

    Perfect! I wish give you a 77 but a seven is good for now! You made my day a thousand times over! Such a brilliant poem: Humorous, insightful and piercing into the soul of things! WOW! Thank you so much for sharing! I have enjoyed it beyond measure!

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/1/2013 7:02:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Demetri mou...thank you for this lovely post! You do me honor! I'm glad you like it...Sometimes it is good just to run with a theme that pops in your mind and see where it takes you! :) Have a good day! Hugs!
  1. Date: 2/28/2013 2:29:00 PM

    I have enjoyed your well-written, delightful poem, Eileen. It is indeed humorous! Always,Annalise

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/1/2013 7:03:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Annalise...I'm glad it made you chuckle! We need to see the funny side of life as well! Glad you had a moment to stop by! Hugs!
  1. Date: 2/28/2013 2:17:00 PM

    You rock! This is too funny. I don't even have a hubby or kids and I can still relate to this!

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/1/2013 7:04:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Heather...thanks! :) I'm glad you can relate because we all are in need of love and attention. We often take our spouses/significant others for granted. Lessons in life! :)
  1. Date: 2/28/2013 1:22:00 PM

    eileen - i really enjoyed this. your humor comes through loud and clear!

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/1/2013 7:12:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, my dear Ilene...glad you liked it! :) Your affirmation means much to me! :)
  1. Date: 2/28/2013 1:12:00 PM

    Wonderful, I so enjoyed your delightful poem, constance

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 3/1/2013 7:16:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Constance. I'm glad I could bring a little joy into your life today. :)
  1. Date: 2/28/2013 12:13:00 PM

    Very endearing...sweet Eileen hears hoping the roar comes soon. :-)

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 2/28/2013 12:20:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Oh...you will all know it my dear...Probably post some silly nonsensical thing cause I'm giddy! ;) Hugs!
  1. Date: 2/28/2013 11:35:00 AM

    ‡ You Are Such A Darling In Beauty's Precious Doll, Sweet Beautiful Eileen ˜ I Am Not To Hip Unto The Male Poets Here At PoetrySoup In Re Their Work In Words Although As Be Your Beauty's Wonderful Self, There Are Some Extremely Talented As Endlessly Beautiful Female Poets Here! ˜ Sooo Lovely And Let Us Hope That Your Wishes Come To Pass As He Walks Through An Evening In Love's Beautiful Door ˜ My Love, Always, Rachel *

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 2/28/2013 11:37:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, my dear! :) Yes...there are very beautiful female poets here as well...and that includes YOU! :) Hubby isn't walking in through the door till Sunday...he's away on a trip, but he better let out a mighty ROAR! ;) HUGS!