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An Unlikely Husband

Some say men give you sanctuary others deem them sedimentary. My cousin claims they’re alive to cheat anyone and everyone that they meet. Yet some can’t help but fall in love saying he was their match; the other glove. Some blame the syllables of adoration muttered in their ear or the TV for unveiling marriage without fear. Whether men are thought wonderful or wild I possess one with a mild temper, who’s been with me for fifteen years we don’t grasp each other’s hands or even kiss believed by some to be a couple’s bliss. Yet if sorrow haunts me or if tears grace the floor, he is forever there to adore. Instead, I enjoy stroking his hair, as we lounge by the fire without a care. His interests involve watching birds flutter about outside in the lawn, where he’d enjoy getting out. I chose him, yet he chose me sat upon my lap, the rest was history. I know upon him my heart is set he isn’t employed, but on me he’s spent a thousand purrs and mews of hello, and unwavering trust enough to know that I will always provide for and care for my trusted feline companion… I know he’ll always be there.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 5/3/2009 2:42:00 PM
Megan, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul
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Date: 4/10/2009 8:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it into the semi finals. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/1/2009 10:33:00 AM
Megan, your husband sounds like a truly compassionate and sensitive man. You are so lucky to have someone who will stand by you in times of need. Great work! Carolyn
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Date: 3/1/2009 10:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem very cleverly done! I loved it! Laura :)
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Date: 2/27/2009 6:47:00 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week. May you have many more featured Megan. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/25/2009 3:46:00 PM
Megan - I just wanted to say congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ
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Date: 2/24/2009 2:30:00 PM
I like your style and your ways. I wrote one about the couples who have to say "Love you" every minute of every day. Like you, my other half and I have been together many years (57) and we've never had to say the words over and over. It just wasn't necessary. Congrats on this write. Love, daver
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Date: 2/24/2009 8:33:00 AM
I hear more about Jimmy, my daughter's cat than I do about her man. Gotta admit though, he is loveable. Congrats, Megan, on "an Unlikely Husband" being featured. Vince
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Date: 2/22/2009 5:13:00 PM
Congrats on being featured this week.
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