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No Respect

I told my wife that I'm a poet She said, "Okay dear that's great" I said, "I'm gonna be famous someday" She said, "Really?, I just can't wait" Now I don't think she takes me seriously Mostly by the way she grins When I start typing with my serious face That's when her smile begins I say, "What's so dadgum funny?" She says, "You type like a little girl" I said, "I prefer to type with one finger" She says, "Okay then give it a whirl" And when I ask her to read it back She says, "Sorry, I can't find my glasses" And before I remember she has 20/20 vision The moment just always passes I told her, "One day I'll make you proud, And I'll bring home tons of cash" She said, "Honey if you wanna make me proud, Then try taking out the trash" Well I just keep on writing anyway Her comments I've come to expect Mean while I'll keep taking out the trash Just to get my wife's respect

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 6/2/2010 12:14:00 PM
I have enjoyed reading your poetry today Larry. Hope you have a wonderful day filled with inspiration. You are a poet Larry I love reading your poetry. Love,Carol
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Date: 6/2/2010 10:37:00 AM
The people you love the most will always criticize you.Ive come to respect that and them.Because it pushes me more to earn their respect and prove them wrong:)
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Date: 6/1/2010 10:20:00 PM
A very humorous poem. I love it.
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Date: 6/1/2010 7:17:00 PM
haha awesome poem. keep writing yr great! irena
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Date: 6/1/2010 6:30:00 PM
Awesome write, Larry. Taking out the garbage is a given.. It's about the only thing I do right according to my MILs daughter.
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Date: 6/1/2010 4:38:00 PM
funny!! yep you are the best hubby, the true sign of a great hubby...knows when to take out the trash.
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