Robert A. Dufresne Poet Light Verse

Happily Unmarried

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A lady in our parish asked my good and true friend, a Priest,
  "Being unmarried, aren't you lonely at the least?"
    He smiled and said, " No I'll tell you why, because,
     I'd much rather be lonely...... than wish I was!"

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Monica Evette September 24, 2010 at 4:56 AM Glad I read this one. As a married person that wants to be lonely I can appreciate the honesty in this piece. Thanks for this Monica

Caroline Cécile Delacroix January 22, 2010 at 5:08 PM Oh, hehe! I see what he means. Well, I supposed one can always hug their pillows.... Interesting write. You have soupmail. Best wishes, Caroline.

Carolyn Devonshire January 20, 2010 at 1:09 PM Ha-ha! Quite a smart aleck priest, Bob. Great, witty perspective on the "joys" of marriage. Love, Carolyn

Billy Thekidster January 20, 2010 at 1:04 PM A great humorous write Robert. Being single, I truly understand where your friend is coming from. Best Wishes Always, Bill

Debbie Guzzi January 18, 2010 at 5:10 PM goodness! the man has a very negative view LOL. Light & Love

Colleen Bono January 18, 2010 at 1:55 PM good one here.I posted a letter I'm Back.please read.hope all is well

Margaret Foster January 17, 2010 at 6:47 PM Very droll. I like your sense of humour. It's nice to see the funny side of life.....Margaret

Monica Nealy January 17, 2010 at 6:09 PM the priest must of heard some negative stuff about marriage lol. thanks for commenting my poems

Doris Culverhouse January 17, 2010 at 2:32 PM yes, he told her- though lonely is no good-no matter who you are. :)

Elaine George January 17, 2010 at 2:09 PM Laughing out loud. Too funny, Robert. Love, Lainie

Joyce Johnson January 17, 2010 at 12:01 PM Very cute and a good answer. Thank you for your comments. Love, joyce

James Fraser January 17, 2010 at 8:43 AM Robert, what a clever piece this is, and a wise response from the priest, kool piece indeed >> James

Carrie Richards January 17, 2010 at 8:09 AM Love this response!!! No doubt he has had his ears burn in the confessional booth!! :)

Lena Townsend January 17, 2010 at 7:29 AM An excellent response from the priest... An excellent write my friend. Thank you for taking time to read and comment on my writing. Smiles from Lolita

Sara Kendrick January 17, 2010 at 4:15 AM That sometimes is part of marriage for some days we want everyone to just go somewhere and let us be alone. Great topic on which to write. Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my poem "Crippled Pigeon". Sara

Andrea Dietrich January 16, 2010 at 8:39 PM hahaha. good one, Robert!

Marty Owens January 16, 2010 at 6:27 PM Very funny...enjoyed...Marty