A Wife’s Complaint



A body at rest remains at rest
expounded Newton. And unless
it’s acted upon it will remain so.
To her husband she said: You fit
Newton’s law to a cinch.
You’ve been at rest for years, 
she said, and despite the kicks
I’ve delivered to your fat rear
you still haven’t budged an inch!
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July 31, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Its a cinch, shes need'n it gets results On the stubbornest mammals An saves on shouts.' Did you think? I have forgotton you.? Lol))) all blessings btw.'
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