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I Am Your Wife

I Am Not your doormat
                                 I Am Not your punching bag
                                        I Am Not a target
                                 I Am Not yours to reprimand

                                      I Am Not unscarred
                                        I Am Not without
                                      I Am Not the enemy
                                      I Am Not your doubt

                                     I Am Not your keeper
                                       I Am Not required
                                     I Am Not your mother
                                      I Am Not your child

                                        I Am Not a pillar
                                       I Am Not a flower
                                     I Am Not unbreakable
                                   I Am Not to be devoured

                                     I Am Not to be ignored
                              I Am Not to be taken for granted
                                   I Am Not a heartless soul
                                    I Am Not empty handed
                                                  I
                                                Am
                                            Your Wife

Copyright © Chris Hagy | Year Posted 2018

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James Inman Date: 8/4/2018 8:20:00 AM Chris, a strong write, very emotional. It might interest you to know that some of us guys feel under appreciated at times as well. Login to Reply Chris Hagy Date: 8/5/2018 1:28:00 PM Yes James... I know under appreciation is felt on both sides...my husband reminds me all the time haha :0 Thanks for the visit, have a good one :) C.H.

FJ Thomas Date: 4/7/2018 2:55:00 PM Well speak on sistah! Wonderful Chris! Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/8/2018 5:34:00 PM Yea .... we're rowing the same boat there sometimes LOL. Chris Hagy Date: 4/8/2018 2:52:00 PM Thanks so much for your visit and words of encouragement:) This community has been wonderfully inspiring for me :)...as I told Silent, I'm not abused...just very under appreciated some days! Have a great day :) C.H.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/6/2018 3:58:00 AM - Men in a nutshell :))) - With power in the lines of your truth, Chris - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Chris Hagy Date: 4/6/2018 9:55:00 AM Thanks for the visit...I knew what I was getting into getting married...just a little harmless venting :) Have a great day :) C.H.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/22/2018 6:43:00 PM wow, I LOVE this, Chris. Great job!!! Login to Reply Chris Hagy Date: 3/25/2018 3:35:00 PM Thanks so much Andrea! :)...so good to hear from you :) I know you are one busy, talented poet here...let me see your latest... C.H.

Harry Horsman Date: 3/8/2018 4:00:00 PM love the flow and the truth, clever very clever poetry. Login to Reply Chris Hagy Date: 3/9/2018 10:07:00 AM Thank you Harry so glad you could visit :) Also glad you could see the wisdom in this little piece... everyone needs to feel appreciated :) Have a great day Harry- C.H.

Muhammad Imtiaz Date: 3/5/2018 10:35:00 AM Hi Chris you have beautifully described the definiton of WIFE............... very profounding and touchy Login to Reply Chris Hagy Date: 3/5/2018 9:09:00 PM Thanks so much for the visit and kind words Muhammad :) Have a great day C.H.

Paul Callus Date: 3/2/2018 11:49:00 AM Slam @% Boom @% Slam...You sure have made your point, Chris! It's about time he starts changing his attitude:) Regards // paul Login to Reply Chris Hagy Date: 3/2/2018 8:33:00 PM Hi Paul :)...uh, oh, is this a bit too much?...The mad emotional poet strikes again! :0 As I told Silent, my husband has never hit me, but sometimes he doesn't know what he's got... have a great day Paul :) C.H.

Silent One Date: 3/2/2018 8:56:00 AM You tell him!!!! and if he does not get it, then maybe it time to say goodbye.... Login to Reply Chris Hagy Date: 3/2/2018 8:23:00 PM Thanks for the visit Silent :) Rest assured my husband has never hit me (mostly cause he knows I fight back! haha) ... Just felt under appreciated that day I guess... C.H.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/1/2018 8:09:00 PM For sure! Why do some need reminders? They should know this! Login to Reply Chris Hagy Date: 3/2/2018 8:06:00 PM Thanks for the visit Kim :) Mine needs reminding of everything lately! :0 Have a great day C.H.

Cheryl Hoffman Date: 3/1/2018 7:58:00 PM Now if they could remember this list we have it made, lol! Good one Chris!~Che :) Login to Reply Chris Hagy Date: 3/2/2018 7:57:00 PM Thanks Che :) Past fifty, mines having a hard time remembering lots of things! haha! :0 Have a great day C.H.

Vijay Pandit Date: 3/1/2018 4:21:00 PM I'm sure many wives share the sentiments expressed in your poem..very well depicted, Chris. Login to Reply Chris Hagy Date: 3/2/2018 7:54:00 PM Thanks for the visit and kind words Vijay :) I'm glad I have this outlet when I am feeling frustrated. Have a nice day :) C.H.