Behind Every Great Man

Solomon the wisest man in history
had many wives.

© Harry J Horsman  2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 1:53 AM
oh yes this is good xx
Dietrich Avatar
August 14, 2012 at 6:49 PM
how the heck did I ever miss THIS one. It's short and AWESOME.
K. Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 11:22 AM
haha nice one, Harry! Now we know King Solomon's secret-- awesome how your title leads so well into your couplet :) -- nikko ;)
Neels Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 4:38 AM
Hehe, very witty write or should I say wise Harry? ;-)
Kelly Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 4:06 AM
But , he never had to fork-out on alimony !!. Clever , witty pieces , Harry , so write onnnnn......
Hilliker Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 3:21 AM
lol. :-)
Locksley Avatar
October 17, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Ah, you're making us laugh, Harry, and I love it. Maybe I'd do better if I had "many" husbands. Or even one. :)
A   Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 6:27 PM
lol like this one, behind every great man lol lies a human with many flaws, enjoyed this one Harry, enjoyed,..P.D.
D. Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 12:27 PM
lol, I loved the opening and only truth to your poem..have a nice one'
Devonshire Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 8:20 AM
:) That's funny, Harry. If this is the key to success and wisdom, perhaps we should rethink our philosophies on monogamy. LOL Love, Carolyn
Mehta Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 6:34 AM
Very witty and humorous write on Soloman
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace