Married - Me

Married?  ME!

were I not already taken
and out bringin’ home the bacon
I’d take another wife
to replace the one that’s fakin’

the Big “O” around the house
is when she sees a freakin’ mouse
but wrestling for the quilt
beats wrestling with the guilt

of the birthday’s that went slippin’
while I was out there sippin’
and she was home alone
sitting by a silent phone

Lest you think that you can trifle
with a married man whose wif’le
kick your ass and take your name
for I’m too dumb to blame

for that look upon my face
that says I’m ready to give chase
for the truth is “when I roam”
all the roads lead me back home

cuz my heart and soul were stolen
by blue eyes and locks so golden
that the sun would shield its eyes
whenever she passed by

now turned to silvery white
stuns the moon in autumns night
as the gentle azure skys
remain in awe of loving’s eyes

So continue on your quest
for I am truly blessed
to nightly wrestle for the quilt
as aging lover’s slowly wilt.

John G. Lawless
9/18/2014
for Judy Konos - Will You Marry Me poetry contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Meier-Hans Avatar
September 29, 2014 at 11:51 AM
Congratulations on your win poem John. I was relieved to read the last half. You had me frightened.
Lawless Avatar
September 29, 2014 at 9:08 PM
Brenda, the temptations and failings of life are often the fire on which the bricks of a foundation are formed. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Andresen Avatar
September 28, 2014 at 6:52 AM
- John, congrats with your winning poem - A wonderful 1st place !!! - Enjoy reading it - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Lawless Avatar
September 29, 2014 at 9:06 PM
Thanks Anne Lise always good to hear from you
Mehta Avatar
September 28, 2014 at 5:30 AM
Nice romantic write, congrats on the win, John
Lawless Avatar
September 29, 2014 at 9:05 PM
Thanks Dr. Ram for stopping by.
Yvonne Avatar
September 27, 2014 at 1:37 PM
Back again to congratulate you on your first place win.
Konos Avatar
September 27, 2014 at 11:05 AM
Thank you for entering my contest!
Lawless Avatar
September 29, 2014 at 9:05 PM
Thanks for the invite Judy, always fun.
Allison Avatar
September 27, 2014 at 8:15 AM
great write I love the humour here John- many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Lawless Avatar
September 29, 2014 at 9:05 PM
Thanks Jan, I had some fun with this one. My lovely wife has often commented on how "dense" I am when it comes to the wiles of women.
Yvonne Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 2:34 PM
I checked to see and you were not on my fav poets. Now you are.
Lawless Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 6:44 PM
Thanks Maurice, I need to check out this fav poets thingy. I spend a lot of time hunting for the poets I like to read and exploring the writings of others. Any tips.
Yvonne Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 2:33 PM
Color this one romantic. I just loved reading this one. I read a few times.
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