Earl Schumacker Poet Didactic

Buttercup Comes Home

Buttercup Comes Home

Buttercup comes home each night with different partners
She is a factory girl, thinner than a string
I guess she manufactures lovers, one after another
It’s hard being married all the time
She tells me she needs her freedom.  She needs her space.
That is her mantra.  That is her bible
Buttercup comes home these days 
And I’m not there
I found another Buttercup
For what it’s worth
Her name is Bertha
She’s bigger than a house
It’s hard going out

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Dr.Ram Mehta September 24, 2014 at 7:46 AM Hahah, she manufactures lovers, nice character-sketch of buttercup, Earl. You made me laugh with your witty words, Earl Schumacker September 24, 2014 at 9:38 AM Good morning Dr. Mehta, Thank you for your interest in Buttercup. I'm glad you enjoyed it. What else could a factory girl make? This was a fun write. Have a great day. Earl