Tania Kitchin Poet Rhyme

Marital Woes

For those of us who are married
We know how it often goes
Good days, bad ones and some
Common, annoying marital woes

I left a smidgen of toilet paper
Enough on the roll you can see
But then later when it’s my turn
Again, you left nothing for me

The toothpaste is out and rolled into a ball
I say throw it, it’s not worth squeezing it all
I yell to you but you don’t hear my shout
We sure find petty things to argue about

The dirty laundry is now piled high
You think it’s my job, not sure why?
I do remember when you shrunk my vest
And I told you then to just leave the rest

I tell you the rugs need to be vacuumed soon
You say forget it, it’s lunchtime, almost noon
After lunch, you bring your dirty dishes to the sink
And load them in the dishwasher that’s on the brink

We then sit together as we talk and laugh until we cry
And realize our time together is precious as it flies by
We then agree to disagree, we both can be wrong
Because we would be heartbroken if one of us was gone

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Line Gauthier January 21, 2021 at 6:24 PM So sweet, Tania - there are so many petty things and that's exactly what they are PETTY. A charming poem, so glad it was published in the 2020 PS Anthology Tania Kitchin January 22, 2021 at 3:18 AM Thank you Line!

Caren Krutsinger January 30, 2020 at 5:48 AM You have brought the common out and made it remarkably fun! Well done Tania. Tania Kitchin January 30, 2020 at 6:11 AM Thank you Caren!

Andrea Dietrich January 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM My husband's solution is this: Woman works everything inside and man outside. Sadly, that is about the way it all works out. Though I make him change lightbulbs and fix things!! Ugggg. GREAT poem Tania Kitchin January 12, 2020 at 6:23 PM Thank you Andrea! :)

Christopher Flaherty January 8, 2020 at 5:56 PM 1 of my Dad's favorite sayings was Familiarity Breeds Contempt Such simple word's but so very true for so many Tania. Hazard a guess it annoys you more than them they know it and therefore play upon it. But speaking from experience its mind numbingly annoying. Tania Kitchin January 8, 2020 at 8:35 PM Thank you for your visit Chris!

Gregory Richard Barden January 7, 2020 at 9:43 PM Sincere congratulations for your win in Brian's contest, Tania - keep the ink flowing, my friend, and best wishes for a bountiful and healthy New Year. Blessings! :o) <3 Tania Kitchin January 8, 2020 at 4:42 AM Thank you Greg! Happy New Year to you as well! :)

Charles Messina January 7, 2020 at 7:24 AM Love this, Tania. I've always said, why bicker over the petty things, life is too short. I think most men let their wives handle the laundry (lol). Honestly, I don't mind doing it, it's the folding them up I just don't seem to do as well as she (lol)' Enjoyed this cute poem. Hugs Charlie Tania Kitchin January 7, 2020 at 6:16 PM Thank you Charlie, hugs Tania!

Constance La France January 5, 2020 at 11:05 PM Tania, this is funny and then very beautiful in the end, yes, there are things a partner does that annoys but the worst thing that can happen is to turn around one day and he is gone forever and just a name engraved- Constance Tania Kitchin January 6, 2020 at 4:36 AM Thank you Constance and thank you for your visit! :)

Lin Lane January 5, 2020 at 5:38 AM That's why communication is so important. These may seem to be trivial issues but when allowed to build they can become a landslide. Sharing a home means sharing the responsibility, and LOTS of patience is required by both. Your honest write is a reminder of how we should act. Tania Kitchin January 5, 2020 at 6:39 AM Yes, communication is the key to a happy relationship, thank you Lin for your visit and comments! :)

Quoth Theraven January 2, 2020 at 10:53 PM Tania, This is the advice of a well written Rhyme. -Richard Tania Kitchin January 3, 2020 at 4:40 AM Thank you!

Panagiota Romios January 2, 2020 at 11:28 AM I admire you, so Tania. Marriage is not easy! But you found the magic key to realizing the significance of love. Hugs, Panagiota xoxo Tania Kitchin January 2, 2020 at 11:29 AM Thank you Panagiota and thanks for your visit! hugs

Ronald D Thompson January 1, 2020 at 5:07 PM Perfect Tania!! Sums marriage up so well. Excellent. Best wishes..Ron x Tania Kitchin January 1, 2020 at 5:42 PM Thank you Ron and thanks for your visit!

Darlene De Beaulieu January 1, 2020 at 12:07 PM Hello Tania Kitchin, I went through some thes suff you mentioned. Have a nice day my friend. Tania Kitchin January 1, 2020 at 3:10 PM Thank you Darlene!

FJ Thomas January 1, 2020 at 11:55 AM Laughter and tears. You've beautifully encompassed both sides in marriage :) Lovely Tania Tania Kitchin January 1, 2020 at 11:58 AM Thank you!

Jan Allison January 1, 2020 at 11:48 AM Oh you made me smile Tania and I know from friends who have lost their partner how they wish they were there even if they had these' marital woes' as you describe - the toilet paper one had me laughing, my son and hubby will change the roll but they are incapable of finishing the final sheets of the old one. lol:-)Adding this to my faves for a multitude of reasons!:-) hugs Jan xx Tania Kitchin January 1, 2020 at 11:57 AM Aww, thank you Jan for your wonderful comments, the fave and your visit! hugs

Ts Poetry January 1, 2020 at 11:38 AM Imperfectly perfect Jan Allison January 1, 2020 at 11:48 AM so few words say so much TS!:-) xx Tania Kitchin January 1, 2020 at 11:47 AM Thank you and thanks for your visit!