Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Marriage Is

Marriage is not an anachronism
  Marriage is a bond

Marriage is not a calypso
  It is a marathon

Marriage is not a gentle breeze
  Nor is it pristine
    Marriage is a choppy sea
      Above a listing submarine

Marriage is not a pretty toy
  Nor is it a fancy poodle
    Marriage is frozen TV dinners
      Topped off with mystery noodles

Marriage is not just "I Love You"
  Nor is it eternal romance
    Marriage is a power outage
       Sweaty T-shirt, crawling pants  

Yet for all the unanticipated things that marriage isn't  
   And all the disappointing things it is  
     I wouldn't have it any other way
       ~ One towel Hers, the other His

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Line Gauthier August 14, 2018 at 11:05 PM A sweet and fun poem, Gershon. Gershon Wolf August 15, 2018 at 3:50 PM I'm so glad you 'dug this one up,' Line. Where DO you find the time?! Appreciated! :) gw

Freddie Robinson Jr. July 28, 2018 at 11:56 AM I agree totally w/Pandita ... you nailed it perfectly to the wall, Gershon. Your ink spills wondrously. Excellent poetry. Love and joy always. Gershon Wolf July 29, 2018 at 10:19 PM Thank you kindly, my friend … And now I guess that "I had a hammer" all along---no ifs about it (Peter, Paul,, and Mary)! Mucho appreciato! ~ Gershon

Pandita Sietesantos July 20, 2018 at 8:34 AM This piece sums up marriage in all its aspects - the good, the bad, and the ugly - in a wonderful poetic fashion with a lovely dash of good humor! Love it! Have a great weekend! Best regards. Pandita Gershon Wolf July 20, 2018 at 11:50 AM Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, Pandita. Your visits always give me a real boost. Much appreciated. ~ Gershon

Virginia Waters July 19, 2018 at 11:57 PM sounds like a success story Gershon Wolf July 20, 2018 at 11:52 AM Yeah, you're right … I guess so! … 'success' in a bit of a weird sort of way … Thanks for checking this one out, Virginia! ~ Gershon

Emile Pinet July 17, 2018 at 10:27 AM A heart warming story that carries a message of marriage mixed with love, compassion and understanding. This poem flows well and carries its message straight to the heart. Emile. Gershon Wolf July 17, 2018 at 12:22 PM Gee, THANKS, Emile! Very much appreciated. Blessings, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 16, 2018 at 7:33 AM I love this ;))

Daniel Turner July 14, 2018 at 2:14 AM ...and both are usually wet after her shower:) Very funny, Gershon. I think I'll keep my independence for now. Gershon Wolf July 14, 2018 at 11:34 PM I hear, … loud and clear, … ~ gw

Kim Rodrigues July 13, 2018 at 9:35 PM I love this, Gershon! How absolutely right you are and nicely expressed! Gershon Wolf July 14, 2018 at 11:32 PM Thank you so much, Kim. … Want to mention that I am about to take a lengthy break from P.S., and to thank you for being my very first follower and for your support over the last 8 months. Best wishes, Gershon