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How To Give a Guy a Premarital Suitability Exam

Before the "I do" she must choose
A man that does well in dance shoes
His psyche gives a clue
When employing step two
Ply him to the limit with booze

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Lin Lane

May 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM

Now, there's something I haven't tried... choosing a guy because he can dance. Maybe that's where I went wrong.

Jan Allison

October 25, 2015 at 5:45 PM

sure made me smile Duke hope you are keeping well:-) hugs JAN XX

Duke Beaufort

October 27, 2015 at 8:40 PM

I believe this is true. You do want to see what someone is really like, and this is a shortcut. Angry drunks should be avoided like the plague even when sober.

Mustapha Mohammed

September 16, 2013 at 5:41 AM

Loved it Duke. I think I would have certainly fail that test if it was indeed administered.

Andrea Dietrich

September 8, 2013 at 2:56 PM

this remains my favorite of yours for the summer I think!!

Poet Destroyer A

September 7, 2013 at 7:45 AM

well well...I wish I read this 14 years ago... he he.. My x- would have failed the exam... xoxo...Linda

Duke Beaufort

September 7, 2013 at 8:15 AM

I have heard this from many divorced people. Your x probably wanted to take advantage of your good nature and hid things from you. Alcohol is a great (if used sparingly) revealer of the inner core of a soul. Thanks for visiting. You have a marvelous heart!

S. Nadia Azam Shah Bukhari

August 27, 2013 at 7:26 AM

Very well written sir :) . Thanks for taking time & reading my poems too.. Blessings to you.

Nette Onclaud

August 11, 2013 at 9:09 AM

i like guys who dance, duke... and what a way to discern if he can sway.. what a much-needed tickle; awesome!..:) huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 10, 2013 at 12:18 PM

- Fun to read .... - Have a relaxed and beautiful weekend Duke ! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Laura Breidenthal

August 6, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Love your humor Duke! Thanks immensely for the comments and David appreciated your insight. He is much better and will be returning here soon. Take care my friend and keep up the excellent work! Always, Laura

Jack Ellison

August 4, 2013 at 5:04 PM

What a chuckle out of this one Mr. Duke! Cheers!

Tim Ryerson

August 4, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Yes indeed Duke!...A lady I took dancing gave me that very same exam and gave me a solid 'F' but she took pity and married me anyway...

Sara Kendrick

August 4, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Interesting lines penned..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Cecilia Macfarlane

August 2, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Smiling, this is actually good sound advice, for booze loosens the lips as well as the hips. Always enjoy your writes Duke. Hugs

Delysia Hendricks

July 31, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Hahaha, the master of limericks does it again. You should have given me this advice 30 years ago, Duke. I love your poem. I do; Id o; Ido. Licia :-)

Andrea Dietrich

July 31, 2013 at 7:55 AM

haha, A test that many of us women failed to employ!!

Debbie Duncan

July 30, 2013 at 6:44 AM

OK,, I get the dancing in my swan poem . yes you/ a person has a choice which road to take, I still like this light poetry of yours ;} yes, I think most people are good ;}

Sean L Sanders

July 29, 2013 at 2:54 PM

HAHAHAHA He said what? That was funny

Duke Beaufort

July 30, 2013 at 6:17 AM

Hey--Sean--glad you liked it!

Debbie Duncan

July 29, 2013 at 12:55 PM

This has nothing to do with death,,, I'm referring to my swan poem. Unless your're talking of marriage,,,, I've never been married,,,, never wanted to sign that paper ;} Though I do like the verse ;}

Duke Beaufort

July 30, 2013 at 6:16 AM

Debbie, you are right. Your poem does talk about dancing and it got me to thinking about something I have felt for a while. It doesn't matter whether it's a marriage or not. In any serious relationship, we want to know what is at the core of our partner's soul. I know I become more friendly after a drink. It's because I have a true love for most people.

Karen Anglesey

July 29, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Really got a laugh out of this great advice. Well done :)

Duke Beaufort

July 30, 2013 at 6:14 AM

Karen, I knew a guy who was extremely funny and pleasant to be around. He ended up divorced. His mean streak and how he really felt only came out when he became intoxicated. But when it did-oh brother!

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