Girth Control

When you make your wife into a baby machine
You can’t complain there’s not enough food to eat

I mean, what were you thinking with ten kids to feed? 
Food would fall from the sky? Rain eggs, bread, or meat?

You had to have known, say by three kids or four,
That you would eventually need MORE food than before

Don’t act like you’re stupid, it’s plain to see
That what you really wanted, was a sex machine 

Damn the consequences, the babies that came
Who cares if they starve? Certainly you’re not to blame
 

10/17/11 - posted 4/4/12
Susan Burch
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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D. Avatar
May 11, 2012 at 9:26 AM
its funny because its true.
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May 8, 2012 at 8:42 PM
lol well when you have the sex things start to complex, ... if only it were like cloudy with a chance of meatballs they'd have no problem in the food department lol... but in the real world how bout a job lol,, enjoyed this one Susan, almost time for my shut eye but trying to stay up haha,..p.d.
Minardi Avatar
April 14, 2012 at 11:50 PM
A very witty and sharp poem, Susan. Congrats on the win :)
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April 12, 2012 at 12:30 AM
Congrats Susan on your win. Keep the good work up
Brown Avatar
April 11, 2012 at 11:14 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "April Poem" contest Susan. Love, Carol
A   Avatar
April 11, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Susan, thank you for your wonderful entry... CONGRATULATIONS~ ;-) ALWAYS *PD
Song Avatar
April 6, 2012 at 2:54 AM
Great word play and dripping with sarcasm, Susan...WHAT WAS HE THINKIN'? Of all the nerve!.....Awesome as always.. gwendolen
Dietrich Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Hey there, Susan. I got behind just doing blogs. Crap, it's nearly 11!!!
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April 5, 2012 at 1:32 PM
ultra powerful Susan with a poignant message .. a little self control please or at least protection would do world wonders luv.. and so agree with the comment u left on my entry too.. thoughtless people exist in areas of life .. ..but great poetic lines of wisdom .luv..
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April 5, 2012 at 7:38 AM
i'm speechless.
Collins Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 7:16 AM
So much for planning ahead and of course, she's the one who got pregnant. great poem. love, Kathy
Dietrich Avatar
April 4, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Great sarcasm as usual, Susan. You are really good with that tone of poetry and I LOVE it.
Sivey Avatar
April 4, 2012 at 9:49 PM
What a wonderful write this one truly is Susan! I really enjoyed the line, "That what you really wanted, was a sex machine!" this is exactly right, he only wanted her for the sex! And the terrible part is that the children suffer for what he wants! This is an incredible poem my friend! I just love your write that I have read this evening! Great Work!!
Onclaud Avatar
April 4, 2012 at 1:35 PM
powerful write, susan... this touches a sensitive chord.. wow!..:) huggs!
Bauer Avatar
April 4, 2012 at 10:28 AM
love the title and the message. nice one!
M V Avatar
April 4, 2012 at 8:29 AM
This is great,Susan.I enjoyed it,this evening here in India
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