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Caught a cute moment on video!

Dear Quilt

Their heads superglued, smiles extend,
the spread of their deer quilt upon his lap.
They read, as if one, “Mon—ey can’t buy
hap-pi-ness but it can buy hunting gear…
which is pretty much the same thing.”
Last line succinctly added to their chime.

The deer stand, his pride, sometimes
given up to his wife, as he nervously
waits in the pickup truck. Recently
women show their trophies on media
with bowed knee and the stance of
a hunting rifle. Husband pounds chest.

2/4/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
February 4, 2021 at 6:54 PM
Apparently you live where I grew up Kim. I hear you!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 4, 2021 at 7:37 PM
:) You make me smile!
Wolf Avatar
February 4, 2021 at 5:47 PM
I was thinking 'deer' glancing at the title, and you came through for me! This is a great write, dear... So, you have come up with a revised definition of a 'trophy wife.' Good going! Cheers, Gershon
Rodrigues Avatar
February 4, 2021 at 7:37 PM
Oh you add so much zing to my poem! Thanks!
Fowler Avatar
February 4, 2021 at 4:42 PM
Ha! So true and you present it very well. I really like this Kim. Too cute! Linda
Rodrigues Avatar
February 4, 2021 at 7:38 PM
Thank you, Linda!
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