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At First Sight

AT FIRST SIGHT Matched and married at first sight, Is on the reality show tonight, To see if the they get it right, To everyone’s avid curious delight, Or will divorce be their plight!

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/16/2019 12:48:00 PM

Hi Jennifer.. A good write. Life must be a bore for some..to go on this show. My spirit is more of the huntress variety. Rather go out and hunt a lover or a potential mate. I do have a penchant for choosing the wrong person. Married once. Engaged three times! But love the hunt. Retired Huntress...LOL Panagiota

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/16/2019 1:47:00 PM

Hi Panagiota, you have a zooty sense of humour - like it. Retired huntress - LOL, LOL! I got married to the love of my life 18 nearly 19 years ago, in the seventies we went out for a year and then lost touch and out of the blue Elias phoned me and we were married 6 months later. Both of us were divorced and both had a son from previous marriages, we are not youngsters either, our sons are in their thirties and married - not a yaya as neither of them want children! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/8/2019 5:43:00 PM

G'day Jennifer … I avoid reality tv like I do the plague. Some of the antics on the ads is enough for me - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/9/2019 1:00:00 AM

Hi Lindsay, we sit and watch this program sometimes because their stupidity is laughable! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 2/6/2019 3:44:00 AM

"At first sight".. at first write! at first read! roaming souls are attracted to each other to fulfill a destiny and answer a call! Humourous is your write, but very deep thoughts in the layers.. I enjoyed reading, dear Jennifer! A great pen of various bright colours! Blessings to you soul sister. Love and hugs.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/6/2019 1:28:00 PM

Hi Besma, How people can do this is beyond my comprehension, and for the whole world to see - no sense of pride, just adventure addicts seeking recognition! Thank-you dearest soul sister for a brilliant meaningful comment. Poetry hugs, Jennnifer.

Silent One

Date: 2/3/2019 9:03:00 AM

Oh, is this a show? DAmn... thats a big commitment... Then again, there are arranged marriages which have lasted decades.... Nice limerick Jennifer...

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/3/2019 11:28:00 AM

Hi Silent One thanks for a great comment - absolutely - in some of the islands in Greece arranged marriages are still in style! Yes, strangely most of them have worked out and a man may still ask for a dowry - True not false! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/2/2019 5:10:00 PM

I just happened to fall upon your reply to me here (I have this turned off so I don't normally see them, Jennifer). Yes, it would be wonderful to meet you and hang out!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/2/2019 11:03:00 PM

Hi Andrea, My comment ran into a long email - please see your emails. Love Jenny.

John Gondolf

Date: 2/2/2019 11:28:00 AM

Nicely written, Jennifer, there truly are some silly reality shows out there and this is certainly one of them. Some people will do anything for their 15 minutes of fame. John

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/2/2019 12:00:00 PM

Absolutely Tom they make an absolute fool of themselves, I would imagine it to be embarrassing, but understand that the waiting list is indeed long! Thank-you for a very meaningful comment. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/2/2019 8:20:00 AM

Haven't seen it but we have a show in the U.K called naked attraction and yes they are standing in their birthday suits lol.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/2/2019 11:54:00 AM

That takes some courage - it takes all sorts they say!! Thank-you for a fun comment Tom. Poetry hugs, Jennifer

Vladislav Raven

Date: 2/1/2019 9:13:00 PM

Hi Jennifer, love the content of this fun write. Haven't ever seen this show, seems like something one might find on Channel Four or Channel Five. Knowing me, it is something probably on Sky. Anyway, loved the Limerick. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/1/2019 11:02:00 PM

We watch married at first sight on BBC Mike - not sure if there is a USA one on TV in the USA and South Africa have started the same. I'm almost certain there should be one in America. Thanks for stopping by, your romantic poems are awesome by the way! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/1/2019 7:11:00 PM

oh this sounds like a really fun show, Jennifer. Is it kind of like Bachelor over here?

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/1/2019 11:16:00 PM

Andrea my friend, miss you, wish you lived nearer, we would become even closer friends, I just feel it. Yes it is but not quite. Couples are matched through photos and a biography of themselves - which they have to send in. They are not allowed to speak to one another until thy meet on their wedding day. The photo they send is only for the panel so one doesn't know what the other one looks like until the bride walks down the aisle! After a honeymoon, they are set up in a flat for a while and it is after three months, after one has moved in with the other, that they face one of the panel - they have then decided to either stay married or get divorced. Poetry hugs Jennifer.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 2/1/2019 3:55:00 PM

How very interesting! I have not heard of this but must confess I am now quite curious !

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/1/2019 11:20:00 PM

It is very different - I have explained what it is all about to Andrea in my comment above. Thanks for commenting P.S, very sweet of you to stop by. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/1/2019 2:18:00 PM

I can't believe people are willing to participate in this, Jennifer. The absurdity minimizes the significance of marriage. Bravo for poking fun at this truly outrageous behavior!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/1/2019 11:29:00 PM

I do agree with you Carolyn - I think that perhaps they are adventure seekers who people enjoy adrenaline flowing through their veins, or the ones that are now not yet married and don't want to be left on the shelf, so opt for playing the marriage game. It does minimize the significance of marriage and mostly ends in tears. I have seen one or two couple that remain married, but they should have a follow up after a year, to see how the relationship is then! Thank you so much for your comment Carolyn, Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/1/2019 1:54:00 PM

Best of luck to the couple!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/1/2019 11:35:00 PM

Unfortunately Vijay very, very few opt to remain married, most of them ask for a divorce or I would say a good 65% of them do. It is a different kind of show to watch if, nothing else decent is on the telly - I prefer to compose poems. Thank-you for stopping by, Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/1/2019 1:53:00 PM

- I wish the couple good luck, Jennifer :))) - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/1/2019 11:44:00 PM

I Certainly hope Anne-Lise, that the ones that remain together hear your words. A romantic with a kind heart, I can understand that you would want a happy ever after story - that would be magic if they did, but unfortunately only few success stories happen. Stay well and poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/1/2019 1:51:00 PM

Hi Jennifer, Good limerick on the reality show of the same name. I've seen the show and your last line is usually happens. Well done:-) soupmail

Alexis Y.
Date: 2/5/2019 9:45:00 AM

@Your business comment. That's great, I used to a nurse assistant awhile back. I can say from personal experience that nurse are often unappreciated:(

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 2/1/2019 11:55:00 PM

I saw your soup mail and answered Alexis - what business have you got? We have a Personnel Consultancy for the last 28 years and supply nursing staff nation wide. Some of them just get married, I am sure just for an adventure and a thrill, not seeking something which is sacred in Gods eyes and between two people in love! Thank-you for an apt comment Alexis- poetry hugs, Jennifer.