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Horrible Husbands

He is the Lion of the tribe of his home; his arrival makes everyone run and roam... Tantrum and torments are the daily bread with which he feed his family as the wicked head. To his wailing wife, he is a bad bed-sinner; his children dread him as the belt-winner. Daddy's palour-seat is the throne of thraldom... and his presence is the beginning of boredom. Making financial request earns a death sentence... everyone preen in the pomp of pure pretence. Ask and he shall grumble, knock and get a slap... even mom dare not take a quick afternnon nap. Daddy is the commander in chief of the harm-forces; the children's wrongs attract grave choices... If you escape being detained for days; you may have to feast on nothing but hays. Horrible husbands have a spare tyre outside who often feel they are better than his bride. A tiger cannot change his soul and skin! The fire of wickedness burns without within.

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Date: 12/27/2016 6:47:00 AM
Inspired write, here, Adeleke. Sad, but too often a reality. Well written.
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