Dimmer Hitch

A man wants a woman with wit enough
  to see that the house is clean
  and figure the time for the roast to be done,
  raise children that are fit to be seen.

A man wants a woman with wit enough
  to charm his clients at dinner.
  It's not really true that they like them  dull,
  only a little bit dimmer!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Fowler Avatar
October 27, 2022 at 8:43 AM
Ha! Puts me in mind of Rolling Stones. Carry your own weight, give me my freedom to be. :)
Labyrinth Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 11:01 PM
lol. cool love it. men think they've got us down pat, but really, concealed uppity with a little frou-frou has won wars.
Labyrinth Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 11:02 PM
Love the Title, tres cool.
Wolf Avatar
October 25, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Oh, is this ever precious, Elizabeth. You really nailed it. Who wants an 'uppity woman' in the castle? ~ Prince Charles. (Careful of what you wish for, Chuckie Baby!)
Mccann Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 6:19 PM
Hi there Gershon! Good connection! If not uppity, puppety? puppyish? Liz
DiMino Avatar
October 25, 2022 at 5:26 PM
I love women, and they are all smarter than me. God in His Wisdom. Would not have it any other way. Love it!
Mccann Avatar
October 25, 2022 at 5:35 PM
Ah, Joe! You are a sweet fellow! and I'm grateful. It's just that these GUYS make so much noise! Elizabeth
Leffanta Avatar
October 25, 2022 at 11:10 AM
I love women, especially those smarter than I am! But the majority of men do think women should be submissive servants rather than at least a peer, which is why so many women fail to develop their intrinsic talents and abilities and prove men need to change their attitude! Just look at all the cultures which believe women can't sing! Enjoyed! Aloha!
Mccann Avatar
October 25, 2022 at 2:32 PM
Rico, it's obvious from all your poetry and replies that you are very happy for women to display their full potential. That's why seeing you on my screen always makes me smile! Elizabeth
Volumes Avatar
October 25, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Perfect, Perfect, Perfect ! Never a truer word was committed to print, Elizabeth. I wonder how many of us have had to "act" a little dumb, and stroke a man's ego, when dating someone we were interested in. Your poem is brilliant.
Volumes Avatar
October 25, 2022 at 6:57 PM
( I was 18 & that was over 50 yrs ago, and have since proved to him I was 'never dumb' !!!!) (wink).
Mccann Avatar
October 25, 2022 at 2:27 PM
Thanks so much, Wendy. So true! I accomplished this by marrying when I was 19. Unfortunately i grew up!! Elizabeth
Poet Avatar
October 24, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Elizabeth, you have written such beautiful poetry. In point of fact, males are constantly self-centered and even lethargic; they view women as a slave excellent for accomplishing anything, including the tasks that are unfeasible.
Mccann Avatar
October 25, 2022 at 1:42 AM
Sotto, you actually made me weep a little. I was afraid to post this for fear of being lambasted so I feel quite relieved! A species dies out when its inherent behavior creates a vulnerability. Our competitive stance, not only male, I admit, is preventing our addressing poverty and climate change. Poof! Elizabeth
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