If

If he forgets my birthday
I’ll never talk to him again	
Even though he’s always thoughtful
And surprises me now and then
Now I’m over thirty
I wish I was still ten
If he remembers my birthday
I’ll never talk to him again
I hope he brings me flowers 
And sings our old love song
I’m sure it will never happen
He’s always so damn wrong
Now he brings me flowers
And sings the same old song
I don’t know why he does this
He’s always so damn wrong
If he plans our vacation
I hope it’s something new
I hate going to the same old place
And doing what we always do
There he goes again
Planning something new
Why not go to our same old place
And do what we always do.


A woman’s prerogative to change her mind
Man has no choice but to lose his.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Neels Avatar
January 4, 2012 at 7:11 AM
hehe, I am so glad I read this one Vince, gosh I have to agree with you.. You made my day with this one.. Thanks for the smiles :) enjoyed tremendously
Smalling Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 11:44 AM
You know where to find our cultural dilemmas. Congratulations on lifetime membership. One love, my friend.
White Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 5:13 AM
claps until my hands blister. Simple and brilliant, Seriously funny. I wish this was a series so I could anticipate the next espisode,
A   Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Wow read again, very good and congratulations, a fine write. loved the ending,..p.d.
Jordan Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 5:13 PM
Vince this is so true - Hey my neighbor who is a very intelligent man about 65 wrote a book some time back called "Perceptions" that is truly right down your alley - If you wish I will e-mail you a file of it - very powerful Vince - God Bless, mj
A  Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 4:05 PM
LOL, GOOD ONE, THOSE TWO LAST LAST LINES WERE ALL SO TRUE LOL
Austin Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 7:41 AM
Yes! Vintage Suzadail. Long time no hear, Vince. How you be. I always enjoy your tragedy as well as your humor. Does this sound like my wife? Hell yes! Love, daver
Fraser Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 6:42 AM
Vince, many congratulations on your win in Nathan's fine conest. Nice touch on the bottom, it made me chuckle >> James
Green Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Nice!
Devonshire Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 4:01 PM
I really like this one, Vince, and was glad to see it place in the winners' circle. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
A   Avatar
May 5, 2010 at 3:22 AM
well done, if is always a good thing in some cases, thnks for the spirit you keep with you,..p.d.
Mason Avatar
May 2, 2010 at 3:18 PM
Oh P.S. I just got an afterthought because of "IF you can keep your head when all those about you are loosing theirs" or however that line goes ... oh well, never mind I just had to add too my Comment ... or opinion, or whatever ... smile
Mason Avatar
May 2, 2010 at 3:16 PM
Ah, it was so perfect ... LOL ... having lost mine a long time, I resemble (read resent) the last two sentences ... smile ... anyway, Mr. Vince I hope you are enjoying a warm and wonderful springtime!!
Devonshire Avatar
May 1, 2010 at 7:02 AM
This is really funny, Vince. No matter what this man does, he loses. Very entertaining poem! I'll send you John's email in a Soup mail. Love, Carolyn
Guzzi Avatar
April 30, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Well....I can hear that woman! Which means you accomplished the "mission" (But, I think that woman needs a spanking LOL....Oh yes!) Light & Love and please read my sestina..it's in 2 parts..let me know what you think? It's my very first!
Kelly Avatar
April 29, 2010 at 1:21 PM
OOOHHH , Vince , you are a brave boy , but ooohhh , so true !!! . Like the Bride said to her friend " don't worry , I'll soon change him " . When they meet again 10 years later and she actually HAS changed him , her story is ; " he is not the man , I married " . Yup , Vincent , you got it in one , now stand back and wait for the atttaaaccckkk !!! ...
Richards Avatar
April 29, 2010 at 7:53 AM
I knew you would come up with something "Wonderfully funny" on this subject!! :) !! We just like keeping you guys on your toes!! That's our job!!
Nubani Avatar
April 29, 2010 at 5:41 AM
its soooo confusing make up ur mind !!!
Kendrick Avatar
April 29, 2010 at 5:24 AM
Well, Praise God we are not all like that ....But we do have the right to change our mind..Keep the creative pen flowing..Seems like this is a contest going on if so good luck..Sara
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