Night Time Divorce Benefits

(Haiku)

empty spot on bed. . . 
with TV remote in hand
she sprawls across it

(Limerick)

He used to steal every top sheet
and the blankets that covered her feet.
But now that he’s gone,
all the covers stay on.
Even sleeping, she now finds life sweet!

(Couplet)

Divorce might leave a gal lonely and poor.
At least, she won’t be aroused by a snore.


For P.D.'s Divorce Club Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Theraven Avatar
May 10, 2021 at 7:43 AM
Andrea, I like this. Reminded me of Night Court. -Richard
A  Avatar
May 16, 2015 at 12:23 PM
good one
Guzzi Avatar
January 14, 2011 at 4:43 AM
In keeping with other Jewish legends that envision souls as bird-like, the Guf is sometimes described as a columbarium, or birdhouse. Folklore says sparrows can see the soul's descent and this explains their joyous chirping. Some say the sparrow brings the soul to the parents.
Guzzi Avatar
January 14, 2011 at 4:43 AM
In Jewish mysticism the Chamber of Guf Hebrew for "body" or "corpse", also called the Otzar (Hebrew for "treasury"), is the Hall of Souls, located in the Seventh Heaven. Every human soul is held to emanate from the Guf. The Talmud teaches that the Messiah will not come until the Guf is emptied of all its souls. The significance of the Guf is that each person is important and has a unique role which only they, with their unique soul, can fulfill.
Faber Avatar
January 3, 2011 at 3:07 AM
whatta awesome write!funny AND true!
Horsman Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 11:40 PM
wonderful entry Andrea, congrats on your win, Harry
Bloomsfield Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 10:05 PM
I missed this one and it gave me a huge grin:). .and it seems you had a deserved win here..i'm glad i read it..it created a nice mood for my brain :)lovely.
Freeman Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Sounds familar Andrea. Congratulations. Agape, Moses
Falotico Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 3:10 PM
Congrats on your fine entry and success in contest...love Michael
Keogh Jr. Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 2:36 PM
The little detail work here gets the top mark. The Intimacy becomes sardonic commentary. But then again, It's you we're talking about and your talent. Regards, Gerard
Mehta Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest, Andrea
Harper Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 9:22 AM
Excellent set, still enjoyed these, congrats on your win:)
A   Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 7:17 AM
Good morning,) Congratulations! With your awesome 3some of 3 differ forms. I had lots of fun reading every entry. I was surprised every one pulled off a beautiful and amazing Job to my request. lol,, and the whole time I thought it was going to be a tough contest,...p.d.
Sweetheart Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 6:41 AM
Congrats Andrea my friend on your big win in P.D.'s great contest on divorce with this brilliant write and entry luv.. enjoy another top ten win today ..sweet victory is yours my friend..enjoy..with lots of luv..
Brown Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 5:59 AM
Congratulations Andrea for your win in P.D.'s "Divorce Club Contest". Love, Carol
Docherty Avatar
November 30, 2010 at 11:41 PM
Wonderful writing that despite the sadness that should come from such a time, managed to raise a few smiles! Well done, and thanks for your welcome comments as ever...oh yes, and Arum is a variety of Lily family. ;D
Foster Avatar
November 30, 2010 at 8:50 AM
LMBO, Andrea this trio is a hoot indeed, I truly enjoyed the read my friend ... ;-) Good Luck in the contest ~Many Blessings, Adell
Babcock Avatar
November 30, 2010 at 8:25 AM
This is so funny Andrea sounds like my house without the divorce like the snoring and the covers and all the sweet things these guys do. ha ha Soup mail Love Phyl
Milgate Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 2:05 PM
Like this alot, particularly the limerick, so true
Harper Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Lol, good transition of stages of acceptance, they fit well together:)
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Wow a triple feel for divorce.One hoilday down and now on to my fav.time of year Christmas.My Thanksgiving was the best.Thanks for caring.Luv ya Andrea Your friend Teresa
Freeman Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 1:40 PM
Neat idea Andrea, for this contest. Should score high. I have not read the rules for this contest, I'm assuming your multiply forms are acceptable. Agape, Moses
Neels Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 12:20 AM
hehe, I just love your ending Andrea.. Good luck for Pd's contest with witty write.. btw you missed out on one of my posts :) you had me smiling when you were looking for a new one, so I had to oblige.. maybe you wont like it? *p love Wilma
Onclaud Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 11:35 PM
*laughing*.. i like this humurous side of you, andrea... enchantigly wicked! thanks for coming by my poetic cave.. i may be from the philippines but i go the states twice a year as my brother is now a citizen and the other has a business there... so, the turkey treat isn;t new to me:)) this poem will surely get the honors; i just did mine for PD's contest as well.. light and love!! warmest, nette
A  Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 8:43 PM
Smiles, Andy I can relate to the humor, love the couplet. gOOd luck~best holiday wishes*Luv~Skat
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