Four Limericks Re Marital Trials and Tribulations

I
When a spat leaves you blue-faced and chokin'
This advice may keep love's bond unbroken:
Don't go angry to bed,
Listen to what's being said
And not merely to what's being spoken.

II
A man marries then struggles the rest of his life
Trying to keep his home free from all worry and strife.
It won't enter his head
'til long after he's dead,
That he might should have wed a less extravagant wife.

III
A new wife was installed as the queen of her house,
And for a while quite content with no reason to grouse.
T'was a cruel trick of fate
When she found out, too late,
That her mate was a souse and a louse of a spouse.

IV
A husband, fed up with his wife's constant yammer,
Went ballistic and bashed out her brains with a hammer.
At his trial her removal
Won the jury's approval,
And his (suspended) sentence, six months in the slammer.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Messina Avatar
July 6, 2023 at 4:44 AM
Great set of limericks, Jim. Hmm...did someone remind you of my two ex-wives (lol) I actually get along with both of them.
Slaughter Avatar
July 6, 2023 at 11:09 AM
Thanks, C. And, no, no reminders...but maybe you might have a word of advice for poor divorce embattled Kevin Costner.
Baker Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 11:23 AM
Great Limericks, Joe. Those were fun to read. You have a knack for Limericks me thinks. Have a great July! Bill
Slaughter Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 1:53 PM
Thanks, Bill. I'll let "Joe" know that, too.
Bauer Avatar
June 30, 2023 at 11:31 AM
These are all great, Jim, but the last one is my favorite!
Slaughter Avatar
June 30, 2023 at 12:50 PM
Thanks, Ilene. I guess there are varying degrees of "community service".
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